Lately I have seen the benefits of herbal teas. There are two ways to buy them, already bagged or loose. Of course anytime you get convenience you pay for it, but it is a great way to learn about combining herbs for flavor. So I have been using a pregnancy tea, which I love the taste of, and decided it was time to make my own. I read all the herbs contained on the back of the box and bought them in bulk (from my co-op of course). (These herbs will be useful in more than just this one tea so I will get much more use out of them.) Drinking three cups a day will use an entire box every five days ($5.34) adds up to $32.04 a month ($384.48 a year without tax). The total cost of the bulk herbs was $87 (including tax), which will last me at least six months totalling $174 a year. An estimated savings of $210.48.
