litha iced chamomile

simple iced chamomile tea for litha and ofc great for summertime overall; this stuff tastes amazing & it’s super refreshing~

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to make a pitcher;

• 2 qts water
• ½ cup sugaror¼ cup honey
• 1/8 cup chamomile
• 1/8 cup lavender

to make a serving;

• water (changes based on how big or sm your mug is ofc but ratios will all generally be the same here)
• 1 tsp sugar or 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp chamomile
• 1 tsp lavender

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to actually make the tea you can either brew over a gentle simmer on the stovetop (boiling is just gonna burn/overbrew both the lavender & chamomile and it gets to be bitter) or do a cold 24-36 hr brew in the fridge then strain, ice, & enjoy!

sugar ✨

kindness, joy, wishes

no real health benefits here, it’s just sugar

always be careful with sugar intake, ofc even more so if you have any issues with insulin etc

honey

healing, prosperity, happiness, luck, energy

anti inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, heart/digestive health

honey is sugar and too much sugar won’t ever really be a good thing; be sure you’re getting your honey from a good source, save the bees, and don’t give honey to babies under the age of 2

chamomile

healing, growth, happiness, prosperity, cleansing, calming

cramps, sleep aid, anti inflammatory, soothes stomach

can lower blood sugar and interact with blood thinners or causeconstipation

lavender☁️

grounding, cleansing, healing, calming

can reduce blood pressure, helps headaches/nausea, antiseptic, anti inflammatory, pain relief

uncommonly associated with constipation or headache

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[disclaimers]

- im not a doctor or anything of the sort; ask your real life professional doctor before using/ingesting anything you’re unfamiliar with and always keep medication interactions, allergies, and preexisting conditions in mind before partaking in things you’re unfamiliar with.