sip a cupful of herbal teatime is something I like to do throughout the year , but when it ’s hot outdoors I want something cool and refreshing . Of course , I can always make an iced herbal tea like mywildflower infusionorwhite clover tea leaf , but sometimes a flash-frozen dainty is the only affair that sounds skillful . That ’s where I got the great musical theme to make popsicles out of herbal teatime ! These lavender and lemon balm herbal popsicles are not only delicious and refreshful , but they also have welfare to our health .
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Benefits of Herbal Popsicles
The best part about any homemade lolly is that you get to choose what move in them and the amount of dough they contain . This is perfect for children so that you’re able to give them a natural version of the extra sugary and color with who - knows - what variety of memory board - bought popsicles .
Herbal popsicles are also super simple to make . Just make up a hatful of herbal tea leaf , sweeten it a flake if desire , pour into your popsicle mold ( I usethis stainless steel one ) , and freeze .
The most important part is that you could get all the same benefits of herbal tea but in ice lolly bod !
I choselavenderandlemon balm(and a twig of lemon verbena ) for this lollipop formula because they are relaxing , stress reducing , and good for the digestive system .
Lavender and lemon tree is also a wonderful taste compounding , see my formula onlemon + lilac shortbread cookies !
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Lavender , lemon balm , and a sprig of lemon verbena
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Lavender + Lemon Balm Herbal Popsicle Recipe
I used saucy lavender and Citrus limon balm from my garden for this formula , and I also added in a sprig of lemon verbena to hike the lemon flavor even more . dry out lavender flowerswill also work on , and you could also use impertinently squeezed lemon juice alternatively of the lemon balm if you like .
Lavender can get sulfurous if engulf in tea for long than 15 minutes , so keep that in mind . If you use unlike herb this wo n’t be as much of an issuance .
These lolly turned out so unspoiled !
Actually , I should be good and say that the first round of these that I made I soak up the tea for way of life too long and the lavender made it quite acerb . I check my lesson the hard style !
The second time around I cut back on the steeping time and they were gross !
Homemade herbal popsicles are a merriment and refreshing way to get the welfare of herbs in the heat of the summer . Besides that , they smack scrumptious and are n’t full of uncanny ingredients .
Got ta love that !
Lavender + Lemon Balm Popsicles
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