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Summer Garden Tea 'Sunny Meadow'

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Description

This is not just an ordinary tea; it is the essence of summer captured in a cup. 'Sunny Glade' is an original herbal blend that you can create yourself, drawing from the richness of your own garden or balcony pots. The base of the infusion is refreshing peppermint, which perfectly quenches thirst and stimulates the senses. It is accompanied by lemon balm, introducing citrusy, calming notes, ideal for a moment of relaxation. Delicate chamomile flowers add subtle, apple-like sweetness and soothing properties, while marigold petals not only enrich the infusion with valuable ingredients but also give it a beautiful, sunny golden color. The flavor is multidimensional: fresh, light, with a herbal finish and floral aroma. Visually, the tea delights with its clarity and warm hue, with delicate petals floating in the infusion. It tastes perfect both hot on a cooler evening and in an iced version, served with ice cubes and a slice of lemon on a hot day. It is an excellent way to appreciate the gifts of nature and create your own healthy ritual.

Ingredients (7)

Servings:
4
  • Fresh peppermint 1 pęczek
  • Fresh lemon balm 1 pęczek
  • Fresh chamomile flowers 10 g
  • Fresh marigold flower petals 5 g
  • Water 1000 ml
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • wildflower honey 24 g
  • Lemon 0.3 szt.
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Preparation steps

Gathering and Preparing Herbs

1

Start by gathering fresh herbs. It's best to do this on a sunny morning, after the dew has evaporated, when the essential oils are most concentrated. Using sharp scissors, cut the top parts of the mint and lemon balm stems (about 10-15 cm). For chamomile, pluck only the flower heads, and for marigold, gently remove only the orange petals, leaving the green center.

Ingredients: Fresh peppermint, Fresh lemon balm, Fresh chamomile flowers, Fresh marigold flower petals
Use small garden scissors or a sharp knife. Do not harvest more than 1/3 of the plant at a time so it can continue to grow healthily. Avoid herbs growing close to busy roads.
2

Place the gathered herbs in a large sieve or colander. Very gently rinse them under a stream of cold running water to remove dust and any impurities. Then lay them out on a clean paper towel or cotton cloth and gently dry them by pressing a second towel on top. The herbs should be dry but not crushed.

Ingredients: Fresh peppermint, Fresh lemon balm, Fresh chamomile flowers, Fresh marigold flower petals
A salad spinner is great for drying leaves - it's quick and very gentle. Be careful not to damage the delicate flower petals while rinsing.
3

To release the full aroma of the mint and lemon balm leaves, they should be lightly bruised. Take the leaves in your hands and gently roll them or rub them between your fingers until you feel the intense fragrance. You can also place them on a cutting board and lightly crush them with the bottom of a glass or a wooden pestle. The chamomile flowers and marigold petals do not need to be crushed.

Ingredients: Fresh peppermint, Fresh lemon balm
This is a key step that makes the infusion much more aromatic. However, do not crush the leaves into a paste; it's only about lightly breaking their structure to release the oils.

Brewing Tea

4

Prepare a brewing vessel. A glass or ceramic pot with a capacity of about 1.2 liters works best. To keep the tea warm for longer, it's a good idea to preheat it. Pour a little hot water from the kettle into the pot, swirl it around a few times to warm the walls, and then pour out the water.

Avoid metal containers (except for stainless steel), as they can react with herbs and alter the flavor of the infusion. A glass teapot will also allow you to admire the beautiful color of the tea.
5

Place all the prepared herbs - crushed leaves of mint and lemon balm, whole heads of chamomile, and marigold petals - in a warmed teapot. You can add them loose or place them in a large metal tea infuser or a French Press.

Ingredients: Fresh peppermint, Fresh lemon balm, Fresh chamomile flowers, Fresh marigold flower petals
If you add loose herbs, remember that the tea will need to be strained before serving. Using a tea infuser or a French press will make this process easier.
6

Boil 1 liter of fresh, cold water. Once the water boils, turn off the kettle and wait about 1-2 minutes. The water temperature should drop to about 90-95°C. Pour the hot water over the herbs in the teapot, trying to pour it evenly.

Ingredients: Water
Never pour boiling water (100°C) over delicate, fresh herbs! It can 'scald' the leaves, destroying some of the valuable essential oils and giving the infusion a bitter taste.
7

Cover the teapot with a lid or a small plate to prevent the precious essential oils from evaporating with the steam. Let the tea steep for about 5 to 7 minutes. A shorter time will yield a milder infusion, while a longer time will result in a more intense and pronounced flavor.

Set a timer so you don't forget about the tea. Steeping for too long, especially chamomile, can make the brew bitter.
8

After the steeping time is up, strain the infusion through a fine sieve directly into cups or mugs. If you used a French press, slowly press the plunger down to the bottom. Now is the time to add optional ingredients. If you want to sweeten the tea, add honey and stir until completely dissolved. For an extra refreshing touch, you can add a slice of lemon to each cup.

Ingredients: wildflower honey, Lemon
Add honey when the tea has slightly cooled (to a temperature of about 40°C) to preserve its valuable health properties. The tea can be served hot right away, or cooled and served with ice cubes as iced tea.

Fun Fact

💡

An infusion of fresh herbs is correctly called 'tisane', not 'tea'. The name 'tea' is reserved exclusively for infusions made from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). By creating your own herbal blends, you become a true master of tisane!

Best for

Relaksujący wieczór z książką Letnie popołudnie w ogrodzie Zdrowy napój dla dzieci i dorosłych Orzeźwienie w upalny dzień (w wersji mrożonej)

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in clear glasses or cups to showcase the beautiful golden color of the brew. Each serving can be garnished with a fresh mint leaf or a few marigold petals. In the frozen version, it pairs wonderfully with frozen raspberries or pieces of peach.

🥡 Storage

The infusion tastes best when freshly made. If you have more left, you can store it in the fridge in a closed pitcher or bottle for up to 24 hours. Unbrewed, fresh herbs can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days, wrapped in a damp paper towel.

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