Backyard Patch Herbal Blog: Summer Daze...

Spearmint for cooling, flowers for summer brightness and a few immunity boosters so you stay healthy to enjoy the fun make this a tasty summer tea.

  • 1 tsp spearmint
  • 1 tsp dried lemongrass
  • ½ tsp each elderflowers
  • ½ tsp rose petals
  • ½ tsp chamomile
  • ½ tsp blackberry leaf
  • Pinch of orange peel  (or purchase our ready-made tea blend!)

Mix ingredients together well and store in a tightly sealed jar

To Use: Bring cool water to a
boil.  Place 1 tsp of the tea blend in a tea infuser, pour 1 cup of
boiling water over and allow to steep for 5 – 6 minutes, preferably in a
covered container.  For iced tea, allow to steep up to 12 minutes, then
allow to cool to room temperature and add ice and add a squeeze of lemon if
desired.