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title: Red, White, and Blue Rooibos Tea Blend with Cornflowers
description: Make a patriotic herbal tea blend with colorful herbs like cornflowers and hibiscus. From the Sunday Steep!
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# [Red, White, and Blue Rooibos Tea Blend with Cornflowers](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/sunday-steep-64)

 Written by [The Mountain Rose Herbs Team](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/friends) | July 5, 2015

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Since this weekend is a big holiday celebration here in the U.S., I thought it might be fun to try my hand at creating an "Independence Day" themed tea recipe! No matter how you observe this day - whether through celebration, activism, or remembrance - it's the perfect holiday for reflecting on what is important to us. 

Of course, I wasn't willing to sacrifice taste, so, while this recipe appears simple, it is also gorgeous and delicious...

## Red, White, & Blue Rooibos Tea

- 1 Tablespoon organic [Red Rooibos Tea](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 Tablespoon organic [Cornflowers](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cornflowers/profile)
- 1 teaspoon organic [Chrysanthemum flowers](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/chrysanthemum-flowers/profile)
- 1 teaspoon organic [Hibiscus flowers](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/hibiscus-flowers/profile)
- Combine herbs in a [tea infuser, nest, bag, or strainer](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/teas/accessories). Pour 1 1 /2 to 2 cups boiling water over and allow to steep for 3-4 minutes. You can also multiply this recipe and brew for an iced tea, if you'd rather. This tea is especially lovely with a splash of milk, but milk, honey or sugar are optional. Enjoy!

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* This post was originally a part of our series called "The Sunday Steep."*

 

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