Hi Reader,

Many edible flowers can be enjoyed far beyond the garden. You can gently pick a few fragrant petals, dry them, and save a little piece of summer for the months ahead.

When collecting flowers for tea, always make sure they are edible and haven't been treated with pesticides.

Harvest them on a dry, sunny morning after the dew has disappeared, then spread the petals out on a tray or sieve in a well-ventilated place until they are completely dry.

At our summer cottage, we collected plenty of Midsummer roses this Midsummer (well, it was a match, right?).

Aren't the bright rose petals beautiful ♡?

Once petals are fully dry (if you crush one, it crumbles completely), store them in an airtight glass jar and keep them away from light and heat.

When it's time for tea, brew it like any herbal tea: just add a tiny handful of dried petals to your teapot and pour over almost boiling water. Rose petals are lovely on their own, but they also pair beautifully with black tea, hibiscus, chamomile, or a little lavender for a fragrant homemade tea blend.

If you'd like more inspiration, I have gathered together 9 flowers to use in tea, along with flavor profiles and tea blending suggestions to get you started with floral teas.

Finding plants around you to use in different ways is one of those quiet little rituals I love about natural living. A flower that gave you joy with its beauty in the garden in summer can brighten a teacup long after the season has passed.

Every day makes a difference ♡

Sonja

PS. Now it is a good time to gather and dry some flowers for homemade tea blends for winter, and for natural gifts to give on Christmas...

Hi Sister, I'm Sonja

I’m a Nordic girl married to a Moroccan husband and mom to a curious little adventurer. After over a decade in fine dining, I left the busy restaurant life to embrace slower, more natural living. Now I help women simplify their routines with from-scratch recipes, natural wellness tips, and sustainable ways to create less waste and more contentment.

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