Herb Blends — Safe Kitchen Guide

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Quick steep guide

Type	Temp	Time
Green tea	75–85°C	2–3 min
Herbal infusions	95–100°C (boiling)	5–10 min
Ginger (fresh)	95–100°C	5–8 min

Amounts below are general kitchen guidance — avoid medical dosing.

About this guide

This page explains popular culinary herbs, what they are commonly used for, and safe kitchen-style amounts to add to teas and infusions. It also shows how different herbs combine and what general effects you might expect (like calming, freshness, or digestion support).

⚠️ Important safety note: This is educational content only. It is not medical advice. Do NOT use herbs to treat serious conditions without a healthcare professional. Herbs can interact with medicines, and some herbs are not suitable for children, pregnant or breastfeeding people, or people with certain chronic illnesses. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first.

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Suggested cup recipe (single cup)

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Notes & safety

Always check ingredient lists for allergies. If you feel unwell after trying a new herb, stop and talk to an adult or doctor.

Herb quick facts

What "amount" means: this page uses kitchen-style amounts for a single 250–300 ml cup. Typical dried herb measures: 1–2 tsp (mild to medium). Fresh herbs: 1 tbsp chopped. Some strong-scent herbs (lavender, rosemary) are used in smaller amounts (pinch to 1/2 tsp).

Who should be careful: children, pregnant/breastfeeding people, people on blood thinners, sedatives, thyroid medication, or those with chronic conditions — check with a provider.

Sample recipes

Green Tea + Chamomile (calm focus)

Green tea 1 tsp + Chamomile (dried) 1 tsp. Use 80°C water, steep 2–3 min.

Peppermint + Chamomile (digestion + calm)

Peppermint 1 tsp + Chamomile 1 tsp. Boiling water, steep 5–7 min.

Ginger + Lemon (warming, stomach comfort)

Fresh ginger 3–5 thin slices (or 1/2 tsp grated) + lemon slice. Boil 5–8 min.

Hibiscus + Mint (bright, refreshing)

Hibiscus (dried) 1–2 tsp + Mint 1 tsp. Boiling water, steep 5–8 min.

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Herb encyclopedia (kitchen-safe)

Short entries for commonly used herbs. Effects listed are general culinary/traditional uses and not medical claims.

Herb	Common uses	Kitchen amount (per cup)