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Calendula Tea

Calendula Tea

Calendula tea takes two ingredients, dried or fresh calendula flowers and boiling water, and steeps in about 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Steep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings, makes 1 cup
Course: Herbal Remedy
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons dried calendula flowers
  • 1 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • Mug or teapot
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. Put the dried calendula flowers in a mug or teapot and pour the boiling water over them.
  3. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and serve hot, or let it cool for iced tea.

Notes

Fresh flowers: Use fully open blossoms and loosely fill the cup with them in place of the dried flowers.
Storage: Strained tea keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week.