Sun Tea: brewing method where herbs and tea leaves are steeped in clear glass in direct sunlight, rather than over a contrived heat source.

Soul Shine tea was blended as a midday pick-me-up, specifically on days where you feel your spirit slogging through the mud of monotony.

Recipe:

_{p = parts, blend to these ratios according to your desired resulting quantity.}

4p rose
2p calendula
1p hibiscus
1p elderflower
1p echinacea
1 jujube

Steep in 32oz filtered water (per this ratio) in preferably a glass jar. Leave in direct sunlight from the highest point of the day to the highest point of the following day.

Sunset

Closure to what's been born and bloomed, ushering in a regenerative rest and ultimate reset.

Moonrise

Light to guide our pathway down the river of hidden dreams, awakening our deepest creativity under the covers of gentle slumber.

Sunrise

Ignite the fire in our spirit to make fresh what has been washed clean in the river of our soul's desires.

Moonset

Bid farewell to the draw of mysterious wanderings, for the tangible realm anticipates our contribution.

Best enjoyed over ice, and strong enough to be used as a concentrate.

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When I blend herbal beverages, I typically work with a theme or circumstance in mind. To date, these have only been personal. If you have a circumstance, reoccurring theme, or simply have an idea in mind to inspire an herbal concoction, please share in the comments! Your inspiration may drive meaningful creation.

Hi, I'm Amelia! It's nice to meet you.

I'm a writer, minimalist, tiny home dweller, and maker living in East Tennessee, USA. You might have found me through the Ladies of Steemit curation initiative, showcasing the female voices on the Steemit platform. Let's hang out on the blockchain and see where it takes us.