Meadow tea is simply what we call the wild tea that grows in various places around our farm. Our largest patch happens to be the meadow behind the barnyard. Lots of different types of tea are available at most nurseries - spearmint, peppermint, applemint, lemon mint, etc. You can buy a pot or two and transplant them for your own supply of tea. NOTE: Tea is very hardy and very invasive - don't put it anywhere that you don't want a lot of it! As you cut it, tea will continue to grow back. This year for the first time, I'm going to try and dry some. I gathered a bunch, rinsed it, tied it at the end with a ribbon and then hung it up in the attic. After it dries, I plan to strip the leaves, crumple them and store them in a glass jar put in a dark place. Hopefully, we'll be able to enjoy meadow tea this the winter.
To make iced meadow tea: gather a large bunch of tea, rinse it and place it in a large pot of cold, fresh water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Turn off and allow to sit for an hour or two. Pour the tea through a strainer and into a container. You can add sweetener while the tea is still hot or add it later to each glass per individual taste. Allow to cool in frig.
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