How Do You Dry Catnip for Tea

To dry the catnip, bundle small groups of stalks together and loosely place them upside down in clean paper bags. Hang the bags in a dark, dry place until the plants inside have dried completely. Depending on the temperature of your drying area, this process can take just a couple of weeks to about a month.

Can I use fresh catnip to make tea?

Catnip tea is easy to make at home and requires nothing more than a pot, some fresh/dried catnip, and a bit of lemon juice or honey to taste. Fresh catnip leaves can be cut to release more of the potent oils into the tea for a stronger brew, or they can be used whole.

How do you dry fresh catnip?

Air drying fresh catnip Tie the stems or wrap a rubber band around the end and hang the bundle upside down in a dry dark place such as an interior closet, garage, or shed. Depending on your climate, the drying process could take a few days to a week or more.