Years ago there was an herb farm somewhere in Saratoga, Ca. The couple offered tours and my favorite mother daughter day, was when we toured their beautiful gardens. They were completely edible and the woman made an herb tea, very Martha Stewart"esk', just picking, boiling and straining, lightly sweetened powerful flavor profile.
I used to own a house and it took me 18 years to have a fully functional backyard with so much to choose from, vegetables, citrus, flowers and herbs.
Recently, I planted a smaller version in my parents backyard and Today, Tuesday March 27, 2007, I made the most perfect cup of joy, love and peace. To know me is to know this is not arrogance, I am harsh on myself and when it comes to cooking I keep trying until the combination has the "IT" factor.
The combination is equal parts spearmint, lemon verbena and pineapple sage leaves (I would definitely add the blossoms if they were in season). The a small handful of fresh orange blossoms. The peel, not zest, of one fresh ripe lemon and a perfect orange( no pith). I added 3000 mg of vitamin "C". Bruised all the items together with the back of a knife and poured boiling water. Let it steep for an hour, strain and serve hot of cold with your choice of sweetener.
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