Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
x
red clover

fresh, handful



1
x
blossoms

few leaves



1
x
lemon





1
x
honey





1
x
mint leaves

(optional), fresh -and/or- several dandelion leaves

 Put the blossoms and leaves into a 2-cup earthenware teapot. Fill teapot with boiling water, cover, and infuse for 5 to 1 minutes over very low heat. Set the pot on a trivet over the burner, if necessary, to protect it from breaking. Strain into a hot cup, add a twist of lemon and sweeten with honey.

Some fresh mint leaves and/or several dandelion leaves can be used with the clover blossoms.

Note:  Red clover blossoms may be dried to use for tea. Spread the blossoms out into a single layer on a tray and dry them in the sun. Use less of the dried flowers, 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. to 1 cup of water, to make the tea.

Yield: 2 cups