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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Lime-blossom tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 cup
• Time: 10 min
• From: Small-leaved lime

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried lime blossom (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
• 250 ml water
• a little honey, if you like

Method

1. Put the blossom in a teapot or tea infuser.
2. Bring the water to the boil and let it cool for a minute.
3. Pour it over the blossom and leave to steep, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Strain and sweeten with a little honey to taste.

Storing: Drink the tea fresh. Dried blossom keeps for a year in a closed jar.