Dh'S Basil And Lemon Balm Tea For Cold Relief Or Just Drinking - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried basil
1/2 cup dried lemon balm
honey (optional)
whiskey (optional) or brandy (optional)
boiling water

Preparation

Mix basil with lemon balm.
To brew tea, place the same amount of the mix as you would use for black tea into a tea ball. Put into your teapot and fill with boiling water. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
Serve hot, sweetening with honey if desired.
Note -- Its traditional to add a shot of whiskey or brandy to your tea when you have a head cold, but DON'T do it if you're taking ANY cold medicine -- prescription or OTC!
Note -- \"Cooking\" time is boiling the water and brewing.