Nettles and Roses

An unlikely tea blend to help you stop and smell the boundaries

Lately, I have been craving a very unique type of homemade tea; a specific-yet-simple blend of my own invention. The recipe is as follows:

• 1 teaspoon of loose leaf nettle tea

• 1 teaspoon of dried rose petals 

• Immerse in hot water (about 180°F) for 5 minutes, covered, until fragrant

• Strain, serve & savor

And then this morning, during my “morning me time,” I re…