Summer Dream Herbal Tea
So last week Punxsutawney Phil emerged reluctantly for the 137th time and announced that he saw his shadow. We now have a forecasted five more weeks of chilly Winter weather, folks! Time to brew an herbal tea and dream of warmer days.
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Dreaming of Summer
TBH, I was hoping for an early Spring. I’m anxious to get out there to coax our herbs, flowers, and berries into bloom.
I’m looking forward to the aroma of blooming Lavender wafting through the windows and to brushing up against the Peppermint and Spearmint, releasing their fresh scent into the warm evening air.
But…we are still having cold, damp, and sometimes icy, days and nights, so I look to my dried summer-harvested herbs to inspire dreams of those warm Summer days and nights that are certainly somewhere ahead.
⭐️Summer Dream Herbal Tea Recipe
This bedtime herbal tea will help your body relax and prepare your mind for restful slumber. If you close your eyes and inhale, you can detect that hint of Summer the herbs have been holding close, waiting for the perfect time to share them. That time is now!
- 2 teaspoons Lavender Buds (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Orange Peel (Citrus x sinensis)
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Leaf (Mentha x piperita) or Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata)
- 1 teaspoon Rose Petals (Rosa spp)
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Stevia Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana)
- 1/8 teaspoon Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa)* – optional
*You really only need a few petals of Hibiscus, as they’re just to give the tea that lovely rose gold color of Summer evenings.
🌺See my Recommended Suppliers below
Combine all herbs a small bowl. Stir well and enjoy the colorful blend of lavender, orange, pink, red, and green.
The entire amount about will make 4 cups of tea (3 if you like a stronger brew).
Make a Cup of Summer Dream
Add 1 slightly mounded teaspoon to a steeping basket. Pour 8-10 ounces of piping hot water over the herbs. Cover. Steep 7-10 minutes. Lift basket, then press the herbs with a spoon (or spoon handle) to extract all the goodness you can. Relax and enjoy!
- A 7 minute steep will produce a pale golden, lightly flavored, and delicately scented, perfectly lovely tea.
- A longer steep will produce a stronger tea with a deeper rose gold color and a more powerful flavor and aroma.
- For this blend, a steep longer than 12 minutes brings out the bitters of the herbs, and we’re really looking for maximizing the freshness of the mint and the soft floral of the lavender. So, stick with 12 minutes or less.
After drinking your Summer Dream bedtime tea, cherish the cool mint and delicate floral taste that lingers softly on your lips. Let that taste guide you into sweet dreams of the Summer to come.
Mom’s Herbal Shopping List
Go to Mom’s Herbal Favorites on Amazon to find all of the Summer Dream herbs and more (featuring Elanen naturals and Starwest Botanicals) along with tea infusers, baskets, and steeping lids. Or visit Mom’s favorite Organic Herb Suppliers:
- Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa):
- Mountain Rose Herbs, organic
- Starwest Botanicals, organic (Direct and Amazon)
- Lavender Buds (Lavandula spp):
- FGOrganics, L. angustifolia, organic (on Amazon)
- Anthony’s Goods, Lavandula spp, organic (on Amazon).
- Orange Peel (Citrus x sinensis):
- Starwest Botanicals, organic (on Amazon)
- Mountain Rose Herbs, organic
- Make your own, like this!
- Peppermint Leaf (Mentha x piperita):
- Elanen naturals, organic (on Amazon)
- Mountain Rose Herbs, organic
- Rose Petals (Rosa spp):
- TooGood Botanics, organic (on Amazon)
- Starwest Botanicals, organic (on Amazon).
- Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata):
- Anthony’s Goods, organic (on Amazon)
- Starwest Botanicals, organic (Direct and Amazon)
- Mountain Rose Herbs, organic
- Homegrown from seed from Seed Needs (on Amazon).
- Stevia Leaf Herb (Stevia rebaudiana):
- Organic Way, organic (on Amazon).
Cultivate your Green Thumb! Grow your own organic herbs, vegetables, and fruits from seed with the non-GMO, open pollinated seeds from my trusted suppliers: Seed Needs (on Amazon), Survival Garden Seeds (on Amazon), and Botanical Interests.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is for educational purposes only.
All recipes provided are for personal use and are not designed for re-sale or large-scale manufacturing.
Please consult your doctor, naturopath, herbal practitioner, or other qualified health professional for medical advice and before starting any herbal regimen, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, have any existing medical conditions, or are taking any medications.
Chris P | Author, Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skin Care Formulator
Chris (“Mom”) enjoys formulating bespoke aromatherapy, skin care, and herbal products to support her family, pets, friends, and clients. She also loves experimenting with recipes in the kitchen. An avid reader, writer, and lifetime learner, Chris enthusiastically explores research rabbit holes and then writes about her discoveries.💚 (Learn more >>)
