How to Prepare Your HErbs For An At-Home Steam Session

Fill your herb bag with 3 tablespoons of herbs. 

Add 6 C. of filtered water to your pot.  Ceramic holds heat well.  Avoid non-stick cookware.

Once your water boils, remove from heat, add your herb bag and cover with a lid.  

Let the herbs steep for 5-10 min.  

If you plan to reuse your herbs for another steam, remove your herb bag before sitting over the pot.  

Always test the temperature of the steam with your hand before sitting over your pot. 

If the water is too warm, wait for it to cool down to a comfortable temperature. If in doubt, a milder temperature is always better. You never want to sit over an uncomfortable amount of heat. 

Alternatively, if the water is too cool, slowly reheat. 

Be careful not to let the herbs boil as this kills the medicinal herbal properties.