This simple floral tea is made with fresh honeysuckle blossoms and water. It’s caffeine-free, refreshing, and a lovely way to enjoy the early days of summer.
Recipe by Katie Shaw on May 22, 2025
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT10M
Keywords
foraged tea, honeysuckle tea, Summer
Ingredients
6 cups honeysuckle flowers (Use fresh, golden blossoms that snap off the vine easily.)
6 cups fresh water
sweetener (optional, to taste)
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Steps
Heat water. Bring the water to a near boil, just until small bubbles form and steam rises. Do not let it boil fully.
Pour water over blossoms. Place honeysuckle blossoms in a heatproof bowl or pitcher. Pour the hot water over the flowers using a 1:1 ratio.
Cover and steep. Cover loosely and steep until room temperature or overnight. For hot tea, steep 5–7 minutes only.
Strain. Strain the tea using a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter to remove the flowers.
Serve hot or chill. While still slightly warm, add honey or sweetener to taste. Serve hot, over ice, or at room temperature.
