Make Your Own Violet Tea

While you’re enjoying the beautiful violets gracing the front lawn, why not try making your own tisane to sip on a spring afternoon? Violet leaves contain Vitamin C and their mild, earthy taste is refreshing. Add a bit of honey to sweeten it up, and you’ll enjoy your pretty and tasty tisane.

Before picking your violets, just a few things to keep in mind: be sure that they have not been treated with fertilizer or pesticides. Only use plants that are safe. And do not use African Violets. That is a different plant entirely.

Ready to start? Here’s the recipe you can print off if you’d like. Let me know if you try the tisane and what you think. Happy spring!