Soothing Calendula Tea
Learn how to make Calendula (Calendula officinalis) tea with dried or fresh calendula flowers, hot or iced, including a sun tea method. These gentle blossoms are soothing and packed with healing properties.
Why You’ll Love It
- Super easy to make.
- Soothing and neutral in flavor. Not overly floral.
- Great warm or iced.
- Easily customizable.
- Naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, keto, low carb and soy-free.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried calendula flowers or 1 cup fresh blossoms
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions:
- Place the dried calendula blossoms into the bottom of a heat-proof mug or cup. Cover with the boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes.
- After steeping, drink as is (with the blossoms) or strain the blossoms to enjoy a warm cup of tea. If serving iced, let the tea cool to room temperature before pouring over ice. See notes below for more tips! Enjoy.
Notes:
- Please note: The fresh flowers used in the photographs for this recipe, including the mandala, are not all calendula, they are there to be pretty (always an artist!:)), as this was a summer-inspired recipe!
- Optionally: stir in 2 teaspoons of a favorite sweetener (honey, coconut sugar, etc.) when the tea is warm or top off with a favorite milk (dairy or vegan).
- To make this tea with a sun tea method: place the blossoms in a jar and cover with cold water; screw the lid on tightly. Place on a sunny windowsill or outside in the sun for at least 4 hours before enjoying.
