Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Heather flower tea

  • Makes: 1 cup
  • Time: 5 min + 5–10 min steeping
  • From: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp dried heather flowers or 2 tbsp fresh
  • 250 ml water
  • optionally a spoonful of (heather) honey

Method

  1. Put the flowers in a teapot or tea infuser.
  2. Pour over water just off the boil.
  3. Cover and leave to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Strain and sweeten with a little honey if you like.

Storing: Drink the tea fresh. The dried flowers keep for a year in a closed jar.

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