Cherry Blossom Tea

 This is the year I try to make as many tree, bush, and flower teas as I can.

I started with the Magnolia Tree, now I am on to the Cherry Blossoms.

I went to Akron to see the Cherry Blossoms...and then realized that one of the cherry blossoms trails was right near the hospital my friend had just delivered at!!!!  I was able to hold this adorable bundle of joy! 

I had purchased salt preserved cherry blossoms, so I thought I would use those to make the tea.

I got this tea from Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati. 

Take 2-3 salted preserved blossoms, soak in warm water 5-10 minutes to remove the salt, swish around.

towel dry.

steep in 175-degree water for 2-3 minutes

add sugar or honey if you want.

If you want it stronger add more blossoms.

I took my pre-soaked blossoms to Akron in my teapot. 

I took my Chinese teapot basket, teacups, tea, and I headed out.

I was so disappointed that the cherry blossoms were mostly gone.  I was a week to late.

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It still was a decent day, even if most of the blossoms were gone.

I sat with my tea and watched the Canadian Geese.

The tea was okay, but I do have to say I should have soaked it longer.  It had a saltiness to the tea still in the taste.

I did some research, and you can make 8 ounces of Cherry Blossom Tea with 6-8 tea blossoms.

Cherry Blossoms reduce stress and support relaxation.  They help lower cholesterol, support cardiovascular, they are rich in antioxidants, and reduce inflammation. 

Next season I plan on going to DC to see the blossoms and gather a bunch for some great tea!

1 Peter 4:10-11, ESV

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.