Herbal Teas Class at Houston Arboretum

Title: Herbal Teas Class at Houston Arboretum
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX
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Description: Do you know the difference between a decoction, an infusion, an elixir and a tincture? Which herbs help calm the mind and which power you up? Whether it is better to dry or freeze the products of your herbal garden? For thousands of years mankind has known the techniques and benefits of herbal teas, now it’s your turn to discover them! Come learn the art and science of herbal teas with the Houston Arboretum’s wild foods teacher, Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen!

The highly entertaining “Merriwether” will be teaching the recipes and techniques of brewing numerous beneficial teas from herbs easy to grow, purchase, or find. By the end of the class you’ll know which herbs to use for refreshment, nutrition and health, energy, serenity, clarity of thought, medicinals, and more. You’ll also learn how to save money by growing and storing your own herbs here in Houston.

Assorted teas will be available for tasting and a handout covering everything taught will be given to each student.

Instructor: Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen is a research chemist, and also one of the Houston area’s most intrepid explorers. Mark spends every free moment on adventures, including canoeing, hiking, exploring, camping, eating wild things, and sleeping under the stars. His popular blog is “Merriwether the Adventurer.”

Cost: $25 for members, $40 for non-members.
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-09-11
End Time: 16:00