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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Catnip tea

Updated on 10 October 2026

• Makes: 1 cup
• Time: 10 min
• From: Catnip

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) catnip leaves
• 250 ml water
• a slice of lemon or a spoonful of honey

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil.
2. Lightly bruise the fresh leaves between your fingers and put them in a teapot or cup.
3. Pour over the water, cover to keep in the scent and leave to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Strain and drink warm, with lemon or honey.

Storing: Drink it fresh. Dried leaves keep for a year in a closed jar.