Elderflower & Honey Herbal Tea

A soothing, aromatic herbal tea blend combining dried elderflowers, chamomile, lemon balm, and a spoonful of raw honey. Elderflower is beloved by pollinators and by herbalists alike for its gentle calming and immune-supporting properties.

Method

1. 1

   Combine herbs

   Add dried elderflowers, chamomile, and lemon balm to a tea infuser or small muslin bag.

   💡 Elderflowers are also wonderful fresh in early summer — use 2 tablespoons of fresh flowers if you have them.
2. 2

   Steep

   Pour boiling water over the herbs. Steep for 7–10 minutes. Longer steeping gives a more potent, slightly more bitter brew.

   ⏱ 9 min
3. 3

   Sweeten with honey

   Remove the infuser. Wait 1–2 minutes for the tea to cool slightly below boiling, then stir in raw honey. Heating honey above 95°F destroys its enzymes and flavor nuances.

   💡 Honey should always be added to warm tea, never boiling.
4. 4

   Serve

   Pour into your favorite mug. Add a slice of lemon if desired. Breathe it in — elderflower is as much aromatherapy as beverage.