Sweet Nectar!
Not only does this beautiful bush uplift your spirits when smelling it, these sweet blossoms can aid in the cure for common colds, anti-inflammatory properties, etc.. Herbal Remedies
Honeysuckle is used in teas, tinctures, flower water and ointments. I took my boys on a hike to pick our fresh blossoms for 2 projects, To Make Honeysuckle Oil Infusion for aromatherapy for my face and hair...and for this post ~ Warm Honeysuckle Tea!
Gather
2 Cups freshly picked Honeysuckle blossoms
I prefer organic sugar {especially for my tea and coffee} add to taste
About 6 cups of Hot water
Coffee filter or fine cheese cloth
Funnel
*Make sure you pick your blossoms from pesticide free locations!
Bring your water to a boil, then add your honeysuckle blossoms. Let seep for about 20 minutes.
Then I used a coffee filter placed inside a funnel and ladled most of the pulp out, till I got to the end of the pot.
Once I got down to the end, I poured the rest directly into the coffee filter. Your leftover blossoms are great for composting!
You can enjoy over ice too, but my boys and I are warm tea drinkers. We enjoyed the sweet taste of our new favorite tea together
Don't have Honeysuckle bushes near you to forage? Buy your own to deliver that sweet scent and have readily available to make your own tea. They do grow and spread quickly, depending on how much room you have - purchasing 2 bushes like I have in the past may yield you a great harvest. You can plant your own now, and have them ready for next season's picking.
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