Come on over and share a cuppa with me! I love making tea from foraged finds, and this one has become a favorite of mine. It is simple enough for someone in a tiny kitchen, yet full of the open-air feeling of the ranch. The two pictures here
show my favorite tea bags resting beside my little teapot, along with
a bowl of the dried flowers I gather for blending.
Hollyhock Blossom Tea for One
- 1 tablespoon dried hollyhock flowers
- ½ teaspoon rooibos
- A good pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon) of freshly grated nutmeg
Place the flowers and rooibos in your reusable tea bag or small strainer. Pour one cup of just-boiled water over them and let it steep for 5 to 7 minutes. I like to lay a tea towel or saucer over the cup while it steeps so all the flavor stays locked in and the tea stays warm. Some folks stir in the nutmeg right before drinking so its warmth blooms gently. I prefer to let it steep together with the rest.
Try it both ways and see what you like best!
The hollyhock gives a soft, almost purpley color and a mild sweetness.
The rooibos is the heart of this tea blend, bringing a flavor that feels both nutty and a little like good honey. And the nutmeg adds a cozy, earthy note that makes the whole cup feel like a quiet morning at the kitchen table.
