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Wild Violet Tea

Enjoy the restorative effects of this refreshing tea made from a beautiful and edible weed or use it to make other products like lemonade or a delicate jelly.
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Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp dried violet leaves
  • 1 tsp dried violet flowers

Equipment

  • 6-8 oz hot water
  • mug
  • strainer

Method
 

  1. Add boiling water to dried leaves and dried flowers.
  2. Steep for five minutes.
  3. Strain out the flowers and leaves.
  4. Drink as is or sweeten to taste. 

Notes

For added health benefits, a bit of honey can be added.
Alternatively, 2 teaspoons of fresh flowers can be used in place of the dried leaves and flowers.