Plantago lanceolata Fleaworts loose leaf tea herb - Plantain tea has a slightly earthy flavor with a subtle hint of fruit. It has a deep, smooth flavor and an overall pleasant taste with a slight hint of a honey background. Plantago is a genus of about 200 species of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae, commonly called plantains or fleaworts. The common name plantain is shared with the unrelated cooking plantain. Most are herbaceous plants, though a few are subshrubs growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall. To prepare the tea, just put two tablespoons of the herb leaves in a liter of filtered water and bring to a boil. As soon as it comes to a boil, turn off the heat and cover. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Once this is done, just strain and drink the infusion throughout the day, always without adding sugar. How do you use plantain tea for sunburn? Plantain has the ability to reduce heat, so it makes a soothing, cooling body spray to apply to mild sunburn.