Tuscan Midnight Tea

What it is:

A dreamy, floral herbal tea designed for relaxation, featuring a colorful blend of blossoms and soothing herbs. With notes of lavender, linden blossoms, Melissa (lemon balm), and sweet apple, this caffeine-free tea is as calming to look at as it is to sip.

Why you'll love it:

This blend feels like a soft exhale at the end of the day. Delicate lavender and orange blossoms bring gentle floral aromatics, linden blossoms add a light honey-like sweetness, and Melissa (lemon balm) offers a fresh, calming touch.

Apple pieces and sweet blackberry leaves round everything out with natural sweetness, while rose and mallow petals make every cup look like a little bouquet. It’s a cozy, wind-down herbal you’ll want in your nightly routine.

Ingredients:

Apple pieces, silver linden tree blossoms, Melissa (lemon balm) leaves, lavender blossoms, rose petals, sweet blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, mallow blossoms

Apples: Did you know that apples float in water because they are 25% air? In tea, apples add natural sweetness and a crisp, refreshing flavor that pairs well with various herbs and spices. Explore the delicious versatility and health benefits that apples bring to tea blends.

Lemon Balm: Traditionally, lemon balm leaves were steeped in wine to lift spirits and aid in wound healing. As a tea, lemon balm is valued for its gentle calming effects, perfect for winding down after a busy day. Discover more about lemon balm's soothing qualities.

Lavender: The name 'lavender' comes from the Latin word lavare, meaning 'to wash,' due to its traditional use in baths. As a tea, lavender provides a naturally calming aroma that’s perfect for relaxing the mind. Learn more about lavender's soothing benefits.

Rose Petals: Edible rose petals are used in culinary dishes to add elegance and subtle floral notes. Rose petal tea provides a gentle, fragrant experience. Learn more about the unique uses of rose petals in tea and beyond.

Tea Cocktail Recommendations:

For a bedtime “tea latte,” brew it strong and add steamed milk (or oat milk) with a drizzle of honey. For a relaxing iced herbal, brew hot, cool, and serve over ice with a slice of orange.

Directions:

Iced (16 oz cup): 3 tsp tea steeped for 5–7 minutes in 8–10 oz hot water. Strain, pour over ice, and enjoy a refreshing, calming floral herbal.

Hot: 1 tsp per 8 oz water, steeped for 5–7 minutes. Strain and sip slowly as you unwind.