If there’s one person who loves tea, it’s me. Besides usual teas, I often make herbal blends from the garden, adding spices and fruits—no caffeine, just fresh ingredients. But sometimes I need something warm, comforting and salty. So I make a savory tea. You might wonder if it’s a kind of soup or broth…and actually, a savory tea starts like a broth that you can sip throughout the day instead of tea when you need something healthy and salty. With a little advance planning, this mug of soothing homemade vegetable beverage is a new way to add comfort to your cold days.
Herbal savory tea
Enjoy a mug of savory tea, made with fresh vegetables a soothing drink for cold days.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Soup pot
- Mug
Ingredients
- 1 small onion - chopped in chunks
- 1 small carrot - chopped in chunks
- 1 small potato - peeled and quartered
- 2 liter cold water
- 2 pinches Coarse sea salt - to taste
Ingredient NotesOnion, carrot, and potato bring natural sweetness to the savory tea. Feel free to experiment with other vegetables. However, keep the quantity moderate to avoid a thick consistency if you choose to blend your tea. My suggestions is to use a small quantity of vegetables and two-three different once to appreciate their flavor.
Instructions
- Add all the chopped vegetables to a pot. Pour cold water and add salt.
- Cover with a lid and set the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are softened and pierce easily with a fork.
- Let the savory tea cool a bit. You can either enjoy the infused water or blend the vegetables for added fiber.
- Pour the savory tea into a mug and drink it warm.
Notes
Variation
There are endless possibilities for customizing your savory tea. Consider adding:
- Herbs: thyme, bay leaf, rosemary.
- Spices: black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg.
- Greens: 2-3 leaves of spinach, kale, chard.
- Other vegetables: sweet potatoes, squash.