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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Oswego tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 teapot (± 750 ml)
• Time: 10 min
• From: Scarlet beebalm

Ingredients

• a handful of fresh bee balm leaves and flowers (or 2 tablespoons dried)
• 750 ml water
• optionally honey and a slice of lemon

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil.
2. Put the leaves and flowers in the teapot and pour over the water.
3. Leave to steep for 5 to 10 minutes; the flowers turn the tea pink.
4. Strain and sweeten with honey if you like.

Storing: Drink it fresh; once cooled, a day in the fridge as iced tea.