Honey and Vanilla Marshmallow Root Tea

A mild, caffeine-free cup with honey and vanilla.

Ingredients

• 30–45 ml cut marshmallow root
• 950 ml drinking water
• 15 ml honey
• 5 ml vanilla extract

Spoon measures: teaspoon = 5 ml; tablespoon = 15 ml. Australian 20 ml tablespoons need adjustment.

Method

1. Cover root and water in a clean jar. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Strain thoroughly into a saucepan.
3. Warm gently, then stir in honey and vanilla. Serve warm.

Good to know

Keep refrigerated before warming and use the same day. Honey is unsuitable for children under 12 months. Source-based adaptation; not tested in-house.

Seek professional advice before drinking if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Marshmallow root may affect oral medicine absorption; ask about suitable spacing.

Recipe basis: Homestead Living. Instructions rewritten for Alpine Apothecary.

Herbs for this recipe

• Wildcrafted Marshmallow Root

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