Summer Flower Tea Blends

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing, flavorful beverages, and what could be better than a cup of floral tea? Whether you're lounging by the pool, having a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, these flower tea blends are sure to elevate your experience. Each type of flower tea offers unique flavors and health benefits, making them a delightful and nourishing choice for the warmer months. Here are some of the best flower teas to try this summer.

Hibiscus Tea

Fruity and tart, hibiscus tea is a bright red drink known for its refreshing, energizing taste. This bold and vibrant cup is sometimes complemented with other flavors, especially herbs like mint and ginger, or fruits, but is also enjoyed as a stand-alone hibiscus tea.

Lavender Tea

With a light, herbal taste, lavender tea is a favorite among tea drinkers for its flavor and soothing properties. Lavender is a great choice for promoting relaxation and better sleep. Its floral undertones have made it a popular addition to black teas, especially in an Earl Grey blend.

Rose Tea

The classic beauty of roses lends itself well to an equally delightful tea. Rose tea has a slightly soft, sweet flavor that's often blended with other stronger teas as an undertone. Pair dried rose petals with a background of white tea to make rose the star of your drink, or try a rich and creamy Rose Tea Latte. You can even use fresh rose petals as a garnish to elevate your cup of tea.

Chamomile Tea

One of the most popular floral teas, chamomile has an earthy sweetness, with wellness benefits in every cup. Chamomile flowers are naturally soothing and can aid in reducing stress and anxiety. Chamomile is also effective at reducing inflammation and can help ease pain related to headaches, menstrual cramps, and more.

Jasmine Flower Tea

Jasmine blossoms can enhance green tea with a nutty, floral taste. Most commonly, jasmine tea doesn't include the flowers themselves. Instead, dried green tea leaves are rolled up into balls and then scented with jasmine blossoms, to make what's referred to as "jasmine pearls". These scented tea balls have the health benefits of jasmine flowers, including its sedative effect and anti-aging properties, along with jasmine's sweet fragrance.

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

The characteristic vibrant blue of butterfly pea flowers comes from its special antioxidants. Among its many functions, these antioxidants also reduce inflammation, promote hair growth, and hydrate your skin. Plus, as an added delight, the butterfly pea blossoms brew a blue cup that turns pink with just one drop of citrus!

Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum flower petals create this heart-healthy tea, which helps lower cholesterol and combat inflammation, while also acting as a source of vitamin C. This fragrant, blooming tea has a long history in herbal traditions and can be a simple solution to improving overall wellness.

Calendula Tea

Also known as pot marigold, calendula tea petals are often added to herbal or floral blends for their health benefits. An Ayurvedic medicinal, this vibrant orange blossom contains antimicrobial and antiviral properties that may help reduce fevers, ease stomach pain, and treat skin ailments.

Blue Cornflowers

With a very mild taste and vibrant color, blue cornflowers are often added to herbal tea blends for their bright blue hue and healing properties. Dried cornflower extract is a common medicinal supplement, used to treat everything from eye infections to fevers. It also may help regulate kidney function and support your immune system.

Linden Flower Tea

Deeply rooted in European folk medicine, the linden plant is an herb that's been used to treat everything from heart conditions to indigestion. Today, linden tea often acts as a common cold remedy, as well as an antispasmodic.

Elderflower Tea

Just like medicinal elderberry syrup, elderflower tea may boost your immune system, clear the sinuses, treat allergy symptoms, and even reduce fevers. Plus, the sweet herbal flavor of elderflowers makes a pleasant and refreshing cup.

 

This summer, treat yourself to these exquisite flower tea blends and enjoy their delightful flavors and health benefits. Whether you're sharing with friends or savoring a quiet moment alone, each sip is a celebration of nature's bounty and a toast to well-being.