Honeysuckle Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo shared this during a scarlet-fever scare, when parents were anxious to keep little ones well. Honeysuckle tea is a long-loved kitchen tea associated with clearing heat. The nicest part is the flavor: it is naturally sweet and pleasant, so children rarely turn it down. It is meant as gentle daily support, not a substitute for medical care.

Method

1. Put the honeysuckle in a pot and rinse once with boiling water.
2. Add fresh boiling water and steep, covered, for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in sugar to taste. You can keep topping up with water until the flavor fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is traditionally enjoyed to soothe a sore throat. For a four-person batch use about half 38 g (around 18 g) and simmer it gently for 10 minutes instead of steeping.