There are some situations that cause such overwhelming sadness that there is no cure. However, a good cry and soothing cup of tea can make getting through some hard moments a little easier. One of the best teas to drink to soothe during the hardest moments of life involve the soft fragrance of hawthorn and lavender flowers. Hawthorn flowers can help lighten the weight in your heart, and lavender can help soothe an overwhelmed mind. Other flowers in this blend help ease a broken heart and help your desire to start anew and make things better. It can help soothe the mental and emotional strains, allowing a moment to relax. While the properties of the flowers use also have the added benefit of helping strengthening the heart muscles and relaxing vessels.
Ingredients:
2 Cups of water
1 teaspoon of hawthorn flowers
1 teaspoon of lavender
1 teaspoon of orange flowers
1 teaspoon of rosebuds
1 teaspoon of jasmine
Directions:
Bring two cups of water to a boil.
Place all of the dry ingredients to a teapot.
Add the boiling water to the dry ingredients.
Let the tea step for ten to fifteen minutes.
Strain and serve.
This tea can be enjoyed as hot or iced tea. If you desire, you can prepare the dry ingredients ahead of time and store in an airtight container for use. I often keep a few of my favorite, or most helpful, tea blends stored in tins or glass jars for moments I need them most.