Herbal Oregano Tea

Learn how to make Herbal Oregano Tea with this easy recipe. This oregano tea recipe is quick and easy to make with fresh oregano or dried, and it’s deliciously aromatic and makes a cozy drink to sip on. 

Herbal teas can easily be made at home using fresh herbs plucked from your garden or purchased at the market.  This oregano tea is a great herbal tea to sip on during cold winter months.

What is Oregano?

Oregano is a flowering herb that comes from the same family as mint.  It’s a fragrant herb that brings warming flavors  to a dish and it’s often added to Italian, Mediterranean and Mexican foods. Oregano has a slightly bitter and peppery taste.  

Oregano Tea Recipe

Herbal Oregano Tea uses a sprig of fresh oregano leaves steeped hot water to make a cozy tasting herbal tea.

• Fresh Oregano (If you don’t have fresh oregano on hand, then you can add dried oregano instead.  Use 2 teaspoons dried oregano per 1-1/2 cups water).
• Boiling water
• Slices of lemon or orange
• Honey

Find printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Oregano Tea

1. Boil water:  Place 1-1/2 cups water in a saucepan or tea kettle and bring to a boil.
2. Muddle leaves:  Place sprig of fresh oregano leaves in cup and lightly mash herb leaves to release their oils.
3. Steep tea:  Pour hot water over fresh oregano leaves.  Let steep 5 minutes before removing herb leaves.
4. Add citrus:  Add a slice of lemon, lime or orange to cup as oregano steeps for added fresh flavor. Optional
5. Sweeten:  Stir in 1 teaspoon (or more) of honey.

If using dried oregano:

• Boil water:  Place 1-1/2 cups water in saucepan or tea kettle and bring to a boil.  
• Steep tea:  Add 2 teaspoons dried oregano in strainer and place in tea cup.  Pour boiling water over dried oregano and let steep for 2 to 4 minutes.
• Enjoy:  Remove strainer, sweeten with honey and add a slice of lemon or orange.

What is Herbal Tea?

Technically, herbal tea isn’t really a “tea” because it does not come from the Camellia Sinensis (tea plant).  Herbal tea is merely an infusion of any edible plant, and can be made by using herbs, flowers, roots, spices, seeds and fruit.

List of Herbal Teas

Here’s a list of some common herbal teas you can easily make at home.

• Cammomile Tea.  Chammomile is known for treating insomnia, reducing anxiety and soothing an upset tummy.  
• Peppermint Tea. Peppermint is best known for soothing an upset stomach.  It may also help treat headaches (opening up constricted blood vessels like ibuprofen) and reduce congestion.
• Holy Basil Tea. Holy basil has been used to treat bronchitis and relieve congestion.  It also can be used to help soothe an upset stomach.  
• Fennel Tea. Fennel has a delicious flavor similar to black licorice.  It has healing properties for the digestive system and may help reduce spasms.  
• Ginger Tea. Ginger tea may help heal respiratory system and reduce congestion associated with the common cold. 
• Lavendar Tea. Lavendar is commonly used in aromatherapy to help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and fatigue.

How to Use Oregano 

Add fresh or dried oregano to your favorite Italian, Mexican and Mediterranean dishes.

• Vinaigrettes. Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette, Italian Salad Dressing
• Mains. Grilled Turkey Burgers, Mexican Avocado Chicken Burgers, Greek Chicken Bowl
• Soups. Minestrone Soup Recipe, Vegan Tortilla Soup
• Sauce.  Classic Marinara Sauce

Looking For More Tea Recipes?

• Elderberry Tea
• Immune Boosting Ginger Tea
• Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink
• Antioxidant Rich Blueberry Green Tea
• Fruit Infused Turmeric Tea
• Iced Green Tea with Apple and Ginger 

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Yield: 1 serving

Oregano Tea

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Learn how to make Herbal Oregano Tea with this easy recipe. This oregano tea recipe is quick and easy to make and it's deliciously aromatic and makes a cozy drink to sip on. 

Ingredients

• 1 spring Fresh Oregano
• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
• Slice of citrus
• Teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. Place 1-1/2 cups water in a saucepan or tea kettle and bring to a boil.
2. Place sprig of fresh oregano leaves in cup and lightly mash herb leaves to release their oils.
3. Pour hot water over fresh herbs (in this case, fresh oregano leaves).  Let steep 5 minutes before removing herb leaves.
4. Add a slice of lemon, lime or orange to cup as oregano steeps for added fresh flavor. Optional
5. Stir in 1 teaspoon (or more) of honey.

Notes

How To Make Oregano Tea Using Dried Oregano

Use 2 teaspoons dried oregano per 1-1/2 cups boiling water.

• Boil water:  Place 1-1/2 cups water in saucepan or tea kettle and bring to a boil.  
• Steep tea:  Add 2 teaspoons dried oregano in strainer and place in tea cup.  Pour boiling water over dried oregano and let steep for 2 to 4 minutes.
• Enjoy:  Remove strainer, sweeten with honey and add a slice of lemon or orange.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 22Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 0g

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