`-Medicinal Herb- Marigold Flower Tea ????? Dried Bulk Herbs 57g -2oz-

Marigold, while there are various species of marigold flowers grown around the world, it’s native to Egypt and parts of the Mediterranean but is now grown in every continent It is also called Tagetes. Depending on the species, marigold foliage has a musky, pungent scent, though some varieties have been bred to be scentless. It is said to deter some common insect pests, as well as nematodes. Tagetes species are hence often used in companion planting for tomato, eggplant, chili pepper, tobacco, and potato. The florets of Tagetes erecta are rich in the orange-yellow carotenoid lutein and are used as a food colour (INS number E161b) in the European Union for foods such as pasta, vegetable oil, margarine, mayonnaise, salad dressing, baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, ice cream, yogurt, citrus juice and mustard. How to make tea- 1. Boil 250ml (8oz) of water. 2. Put in 1~2 teaspoon of the herbs in the water. 3. Wait for about 3-5 minutes for the herb to brew, take out the herbs, then drink. For best results, use filtered water (water can affect the taste of the tea if it is not filtered) 4. Ingredients can be used 2-3 times. Enjoy!! **You can drink the tea hot or cold **For a delicious change, try it with honey, or your favorite sweetener.