Red Tea for Juneteenth - Tea Blend of the Month

Red Drink is a thing for Juneteeth Celebrations, so I thought I would share a hibiscus-based tea recipe that one could use on the upcoming holiday!

This version is high in vitamin C and has a sweetness and a tartness that is perfect for the warm summer days.

Hibiscus Heaven Tea

• 1 part chopped hibiscus flower
• 1 part rose hips, chopped
• ½ part orange peel
• ½ part lemongrass, dried
• ½ part lemon peel

Mix dry ingredients together well (1 part can equal 1 tsp for easy calculation).  

Recipe adapted from Morning Sun Herb Farm

Herbed Baby Powder - Bath Blend of the Month

When the weather gets warm, I move to a dusting of baby powder in the morning to help keep me fresh and dry.  I like to craft a powder from natural items and ground herbs that I can adjust based on my needs of the season.  This blend is a combo of cornstarch and baking soda with herbs and spices.

Basic Herbed Baby Powder

• 8 oz. arrowroot or cornstarch or a blend of both
• 4 oz. baking soda
•  1 T. ground clove
• 1 T. slippery elm
• 1 T. rose petals
• 1 T. lavender
• 1 T. ground orange peel
• 1 T. ground lemon peel

Grind any herbs that are not powdered, then measure into baking soda and cornstarch in a glass or ceramic bowl.  Pure resulting mixture into a large glass jar, covered, for two weeks, allowing scents to blend.  Shake jar well every other day.

Optionally you can also add 10 to 20 drops total of match essential oils.