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Linden Tea

Linden tea is not only a soothing and fragrant drink, but it’s also an incredibly versatile herb with many medicinal benefits. Whether you’re looking to calm your mind, support your respiratory system, or heal emotionally, linden tea is a wonderful addition to any wellness routine. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of year.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Herbal Tea
Cuisine: American
Keyword: foraged food recipes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp dried linden flowers or about 1/4 cup fresh linden blossoms
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • honey optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Place the linden flowers in a cup.
  • Pour in boiling water.
  • Let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
  • Strain the tea and enjoy! Sweeten with honey, if desired.

Notes

The recipe above is for plain linden tea.  You can also make a tea blend for specific goals.  These three tea blends are perfect with linden:

Relaxing Linden Tea Blend

  • 2 parts linden blossoms
  • 1 part lemon balm leaves
  • 1 part hawthorn berries

Linden Tea for Respiratory Illness

  • 1 part linden flowers
  • 1 part elderflowers
  • 1 part lemon balm leaves
  • 1 part marshmallow root

Linden Infusion for Grief and Sadness

  • 2 parts linden blossoms
  • 2 parts violet leaves
  • 1 part hawthorn berries
All three recipes can be mixed in advance in whatever quantity suits your needs.  To make each tea, use 1 to 2 tbsp to each cup of boiling water and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 0.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.04g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 5mg