Recently, I was revisiting some of those myths and thinking about Demeter from my now middle-aged perspective. While I used to think of Demeter almost as a "farm woman," I can now see her as an amalgamation of Nature's nourishing gifts. There are plants, trees, and shrubs that feel quite female to me even though I know that identification is entirely subjective!
This tea has some of my favorite, earthy, ripe, and experiential herbs. The combination is as delicious as it is beautiful. This recipe makes a tea that has a wonderful aroma and looks lovely in a clear glass mug...
Combine all herbs in an infuser, nest, bag, or strainer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over and allow to steep for 3-4 minutes. While I think it is quite sweet enough with the Hibiscus and Rose, feel free to add honey, sugar or lemon to taste. This makes a nice iced tea, too, but you will want to brew it and allow to cool before serving over ice (the Damiana can get a bit bitter if you attempt to make a sun tea.)
This post was originally a part of our series called "The Sunday Steep."