29 Earth-Body-Soul: How to Make Sun Tea With Sunflower and Oregano
“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”
Daily Word of Intention
Strength
Centering Thought
Balanced in faith and love, I am strong.
Questions
<What’s your favorite way to drink tea?
Do you like tea parties?
Do you agree in the unifying nature of tea?
Gratitude:
I am so thankful for my ability to take care of myself. I am thankful for water. I am thankful for the sun. I am thankful for beautiful edible flowers. I am thankful for restorative herbs. I gives thanks for this tea today. I am thankful that I give myself exactly what I need to stay unified in mind and body and spirit.
Recipe:
A bit of organic sunflower and a bit of organic oregano steeped in filtered water in a clean GLASS jar for 3 to 4 hours.
Enjoy!
Tips for making sun tea:
Fill a clean glass jar with water. Do not use plastic. Plastic has toxins that would leech out into your water with the heat of the sun. Use glass, very important. Also do make sure your class is very clean.
It’s easy to make a large batch of tea and drink throughout the day - or, like I did in this video, just make a single serving and drink it as part of a self care ritual.
No matter the temperature, the nutrients will infuse into the water. Because it extracts the flavor quickly, many tea-drinkers boil water. However, with time, water at a lower temperature can achieve the same results. Even without the sun in the fridge overnight will work, if you would like a cold brew waiting for you fresh as you start your new day.
If you would rather use store bought or have already dried your herbs and have tea bags or some other straining method, use 2 tea bags for every 8 oz of water or the equivalent in loose-leaf tea.
If you choose to use the sun to heat it up, let sit 2 to 4 hours if using the dried hers, or 4 to 6 hours if using fresh, or until it reaches desired strength.
Use my suggestion of coreopsis with lavender or choose a blend of your own. I like herbal blends, but you may want some caffeine.
Add slices of organic lemon or lime for a nice finish. Drink warm or pour over ice.
Enjoy - enjoy the process of making it, and the act of drinking it.