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There’s nothing easier than making a cup of tea with your plants – just put them in a teapot and pour freshly boiled water over. This is called an infusion, and it’s definitely the quickest way to take in the goodness of plants (apart from those you can eat raw in salads!).

To make an infusion: you’ll need about 30g fresh or 15g dried leaves or flowers for every 500ml ofwater. If you don’t have a teapot, use a glass bowl, but make sure you put a cover over it (a large plate will do), so the essential oils don’t evaporate. Leave the tea to steep for about 8-10 minutes, then strain and drink. Infusions are also used in the making of creams and lotions, and you can pour them into your bath for a soothing soak. Use this infusion method for flowers and leaves. You can add a little honey or sugar if you have a sweet tooth.

Storage Teas are best drunk the same day, but you can make up a batch of 3 cups in the morning, store covered in the refrigerator, then reheat as needed.