Guest Post: How to Brew Saw Palmetto Herbal Tea

1. Get one-fourth cup of fresh saw palmetto berries and put it into a small, non-aluminum pan with a lid. If you only have dried saw palmetto berries, use two teaspoons.
2.   Add two cups of boiling water to the berries and stir well. Cover the pan and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
3.  Add one tablespoon of honey and one-fourth teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract. For a bit of sweetness, add a pinch of stevia. This will make the brew more palatable.
4.  Use the strainer to strain the tea. Transfer it into a cup and drink.
5.  You can reserve the berries and reuse them for a second batch.

Another way of brewing saw palmetto tea is by simply dunking the berries in cold water, bringing the water to a boil over low heat, and then covering and simmering for 30 minutes. This method helps draw out more useful compounds from the berries. Let the tea cool for several hours before straining and drinking it. However, you cannot reuse the berries.

1.  Measure half a cup of saw palmetto berries and put them in a pan. You can include any spices or natural sweeteners you want.
2.  Cover the berries with four cups of water (the ideal ratio is two cups of water for every one-fourth cup of berries) and let them soak for two hours.
3.  Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4.  Leave the berries overnight to cool. In the morning, simply strain the tea and drink.

Saw palmetto tea has a unique flavor that you will appreciate. Experiment and try mixing it with other brews and flavors. Do not add excessive amounts of sugar to your tea, though. Sugar, and even natural sweeteners like raw honey, may be detrimental to your health if consumed in excess.