Shakespeare's Tea Recipe

Step into the world of Shakespeare with this enchanting herbal tea! Inspired by Act 4 of *The Winter's Tale*, this recipe combines lavender, mint, savory, and marjoram for a unique and warming beverage. Perfect for cozy nights, this blend is both historically intriguing and deliciously comforting. Discover the secret to Shakespeare's youth and vitality with this easy-to-make tea recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 270.7 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shakespeare's Tea

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How to Make Shakespeare's Tea

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon dried lavender, 1 tablespoon dried mint, 1 tablespoon dried savory, and 1 tablespoon dried marjoram in a small bowl.
  2. For each serving, add 1 teaspoon of the herbal blend to a teacup or mug.
  3. Pour 8 ounces of freshly boiled water over the herbs.
  4. Steep for 3 minutes.
  5. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into your mug.
  6. Enjoy your historically accurate and flavorful Shakespearean tea! (Optional: Add a touch of honey or lemon to taste.)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

12g

Carbs

22g

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