How to make chamomile may blossom tea Advanced Version
You can make a delicious and relaxing chamomile may blossom tea with hibiscus, orange peel, mint, and lemongrass. These additions will enhance the flavor, aroma, and benefits of the tea. You can enjoy this tea hot or cold at any time of the day or night.
Its really just that good of a drink and you have free reign to adjust this as you see fit. I recommend that you try this version first but if you want just the basic one the ingredients above will get you started.
- 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers
- 1 teaspoon of dried hawthorn flowers
- 1 teaspoon of dried rose petals
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried lavender flowers
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried lemon balm leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried hibiscus petals
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried mint leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried lemongrass
- 4 cups of boiling water
- A teapot or a large mug
- A strainer or a tea infuser
To make this tea, follow these steps:
Put all the herbs and flowers in the teapot or mug.
Pour the boiling water over them.
Cover the teapot or mug and let it steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
Strain the tea or remove the infuser.
Enjoy your tea hot or cold.
These additions will make the tea even better in terms of flavor, aroma, and benefits. Here are some of the reasons why:
Hibiscus petals add a vibrant red color and a tart and fruity flavor to the tea. They also have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. They can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. They can also support weight loss, digestion, immunity, and skin health.
Orange peel adds a citrusy and refreshing flavor and aroma to the tea. It also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It can help boost vitamin C intake, improve digestion, prevent infections, and brighten skin.
Mint leaves add a minty and cooling flavor and aroma to the tea. They also have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties. They can help relieve nausea, indigestion, gas, bloating, headaches, and respiratory problems4.
Lemongrass adds a lemony and aromatic flavor and aroma to the tea. It also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antidiabetic properties. It can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. It can also support digestion, immunity, mood, and oral health