Barb's Cold Comfort Tea

• 1 tablespoon echinacea root
• 1 tablespoon peppermint leaf
• 1 tablespoon catnip, leaves
• 1 tablespoon yarrow leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon balm leaves
• honey, if desired
• lemon, if desired

1. To Decoct: Add 1 cup of water and about 1/4 tsp echinacea to a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
3. Combine the other herbs and add about 1 tsp of the mixture to the pot.
4. Stir well, remove from heat, cover and steep 10-15 minutes.
5. Strain and serve hot with honey and lemon, if desired.
6. To Brew: Combine all ingredients.
7. Boil water, pour one cup over one tsp of herbs for each cub.
8. Steep 10-15 minutes.
9. Strain and serve hot with honey and lemon, if desired.

echinacea root, peppermint leaf, catnip, yarrow leaves, lemon balm leaves, honey, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barbs-cold-comfort-tea-114106 (may not work)