Just in time for flu season, DIY elderberry syrup kits are here! Just simmer with water, then add honey or sugar to make it syrupy. Full instructions are included.
Elderberry Syrup Kits
Category: Herbalism
Falling Leaves Tea
It’s tea season again! I’ve finished harvesting this year’s herbs (ok, the elecampane still needs to come in…) and as I get some much-needed rest, the tea ideas are starting to swirl. Rather like…heyyyyy, that sounds like a great name for a tea!
I’ve had this idea that the demulcent qualities of marshmallow root would make the herbs swirl slowly through the liquid, almost like a snow globe. I think it worked out rather well! For the full effect, cold-brew the tea overnight, heat, then strain. But it’s also perfectly delicious brewed as you normally would. It’s pretty spectacular made in a glass French press, so you can see all the swirling goodies!
Now available for fall sipping here: Falling Leaves Tea
Keep an eye out for more new teas coming soon! You can order in the online store or find my teas at Agricole and upcoming Chelsea “winter market” events like Jacob’s Fresh Farm’s “Christmas on the Farm” market Nov. 30th.
Mason Jar Blender Trick
The blade mechanism of an old-school blender fits on regular mouth canning jars! Great for no-mess smoothies and blending herbs in tinctures.
How to de-stem elderberries quickly
Use your herb screens!
New Tea: Lemon Sunset
Perfect for watching the shadows lengthen after a summer day – great hot or cold! With the first of this year’s Chelsea-grown lemon balm plus hibiscus, ginger, and marshmallow leaf. Available from my store, at Agricole Farm Stop in Chelsea, or brewed up fresh at Cattleman’s Coffee and Provisions in Grass Lake!