Rhodiola Rosea Root Tea

Description

Not sure if Rhodiola is right for you? Try our Rhodiola tea for a gentle, less-potent introduction to the benefits of Rhodiola. Or simply try it for the taste!

This is a loose-siftings tea, so you’ll need your own measuring and steeping tools. There are a few different brewing methods you can try:

HERBAL INFUSION METHOD (yields a gentler, less bitter tea)

What’s Needed:
– A tea pot or teacup, plus a mesh or metal strainer if desired
– Dried Rhodiola rosea roots
– Water just below a boil (~185℉)
– Optional additions like honey, milk, or lemon

Instructions:
1. Measure 2 tsp for each desired cup of tea into a teacup or a tea pot if making
more than one cup (2 tsp root for each 8oz water). Use a mesh bag or fine
metal strainer if you have one and crush the roots for better brewing.
If you want a stronger decoction, use 1 Tbsp per 8oz water.

2. Pour very hot water over roots and steep covered for 5-15 minutes
depending on desired strength (5 for a light cup, 15 for stronger tea).

3. Once steeped and slightly cooled add honey, or an alternative to sweeten if
desired. Other great additions are lemon or milk.
As a stimulant, Rhodiola may interfere with sleep, so it’s best to drink your
tea earlier in the day.

4. If you prepared a large pot to last you the week, cover and store in
fridge. Rhodiola tea can be enjoyed as a tonic warm or cold but do not re-
boil the brewed tea to not deteriorate medicinal compounds. The roots can
be used for a second and third brewing, getting milder with each pour.

5. Enjoy!

 

HERBAL DECOCTION METHOD (yields a more robust, slightly astringent brew)

What’s Needed:
– A pot for boiling, plus a mesh or metal strainer if desired
– Dried Rhodiola rosea roots
– Cold water
– Optional additions like honey, milk, or lemon

Instructions:
1. Measure 2 tsp for each desired cup of tea directly into a pot. This method
works great for larger amounts of tea to drink throughout the week. (2.5
Tbsp per quart of water.)
If you want a stronger decoction, use up to 1 Tbsp per 8oz water.

2. Pour cold water over roots and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for
15-20+ minutes depending on desired strength (15 for a less bitter cup, 20
for stronger and more bitter & astringent tea). Remember, bitters are great
for gut health!

3. Once steeped and slightly cooled add honey, or an alternative to sweeten if
desired. Other great additions are lemon or milk.
As a stimulant, Rhodiola may interfere with sleep, so it’s best to drink your
tea earlier in the day.

4. If you prepared a large pot to last you the week, cover and store in
fridge. Rhodiola tea can be enjoyed as a tonic warm or cold but do not re-
boil the brewed tea to not deteriorate medicinal compounds. The roots can
be used for a second and third brewing, getting milder with each pour.

5. Enjoy!

 

ALTERNATIVE METHOD using a COFFEE MAKER (yields a brew between an infusion and decoction)

What’s Needed:
– A coffee pot or French press
– Dried Rhodiola rosea roots
– Cold water
– Optional additions like honey, milk, or lemon

Instructions:
1. Crush or grind roots and measure 1 tsp for each desired cup of tea directly
into a coffee filter. Add the correct amount of water to your coffee maker.
(i.e., 4 Tbsp root for a 12-cup pot of water)

2. Brew as you would a pot of coffee!

3. Once brewed and slightly cooled add honey, or an alternative to sweeten if
desired. Other great additions are lemon or milk.
As a stimulant, Rhodiola may interfere with sleep, so it’s best to drink your
tea earlier in the day.

4. If you prepared a large pot to last you the week, cover and store in
fridge. Rhodiola tea can be enjoyed as a tonic warm or cold but do not re-
boil the brewed tea to not deteriorate medicinal compounds. The roots can
be used for a second and third brewing, getting milder with each pour.

5. Enjoy!