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Clary Sage Tea \u2013 aromatic, spicy and versatile<\/h2>\n

Clary sage, known by its Latin name Salvia sclarea<\/em>, is an aromatic herb with a distinctive, slightly nutmeg-like scent. As clary sage tea<\/strong>, it offers a spicy, herbal and gently floral aroma \u2013 ideal if you enjoy discovering special herbal teas with character.<\/p>\n

The name \u201cclary sage\u201d refers to the plant\u2019s characteristic aromatic profile. Compared to classic sage, clary sage has a softer, more floral taste and brings a unique note to your cup.<\/p>\n

How to prepare clary sage tea<\/h3>\n

To prepare clary sage tea<\/strong>, use one teaspoon of dried clary sage leaves per cup. Pour hot water over the leaves and let the tea steep for around 5 minutes. Then strain and enjoy.<\/p>\n

The infusion has a mild, spicy and herbal taste with a slightly floral note. You can adjust the steeping time or use a little less tea depending on how intense you like your cup.<\/p>\n

What does clary sage tea taste like?<\/h3>\n

Clary sage tea tastes aromatic, spicy, herbal and gently tart. Its fine nutmeg-like note makes this herbal tea especially interesting \u2013 whether enjoyed on its own or used as part of your own tea blends.<\/p>\n

Compared to classic sage tea, clary sage feels a little softer and more floral. This makes it a lovely ingredient for creative herbal tea blends with blossoms, mild herbs or fruity ingredients.<\/p>\n

Clary sage uses<\/h3>\n

Clary sage is a versatile herb. At teasense.ch, the focus is clearly on tea, but this aromatic herb can also be used in the kitchen or for your own blends.<\/p>\n

Clary sage as tea and in tea blends<\/h3>\n

You can enjoy clary sage on its own as an herbal tea. It is also an exciting aromatic ingredient for your own herbal tea blends. Even a small amount can add a spicy, gently floral note to a blend.<\/p>\n

Clary sage pairs well with mild herbs, blossoms and fruity ingredients. You can combine it, for example, with linden blossoms, mallow flowers, apple pieces or lemon verbena.<\/p>\n

Clary sage in the kitchen<\/h3>\n

Clary sage can also be used in the kitchen. Its spicy aroma works well in soups, sauces, stews, vegetable dishes and risotto. It can also add a special flavour to bread or savoury baked goods.<\/p>\n

Flavouring drinks with clary sage<\/h3>\n

Clary sage is also suitable for flavouring drinks. A few leaves can give lemonade, fruit juices or alcohol-free cocktails a subtle spicy-floral note. Let the leaves infuse briefly and remove them depending on your preferred intensity.<\/p>\n

Scented sachets and potpourris<\/h3>\n

The dried leaves of clary sage can also be used for scented sachets or potpourris. Combined with flower petals, cinnamon pieces or dried citrus peel, they create an aromatic mix for decorative use.<\/p>\n

Recipe: Pumpkin risotto with clary sage<\/h4>\n

With its spicy note, clary sage pairs beautifully with pumpkin. This pumpkin risotto is a simple way to try clary sage in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

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