Today is one of those days when the cold feels personal. ❄️
The kind of cold that makes you walk past the window, sigh dramatically, and immediately start looking for something warm—preferably in a mug.
So I did what I always do on days like this: I went to the pantry shelves and pulled out my little jars of home-dried tea ingredients. It’s one of my favorite winter rituals—like a tiny reminder that summer still exists… somewhere.
What we brewed today
A cozy mix of whatever felt right in the moment:
- Rosehip (tart, bright, and vitamin-y)
- Chamomile (soft, calming, basically a warm blanket)
- Mint (fresh and comforting)
- Sloe / blackthorn berries (deep, slightly wild, and very “winter woodland”)
How we make it (the lazy, happy way)
I’m not precious about tea. I’m here for comfort.
My simple method:
- Add a spoonful (or two) of each ingredient to a teapot or heatproof jar
- Pour over hot water
- Let it steep until it smells like you deserve peace
- Strain, pour, and pretend you are in a cozy novel
Optional but recommended: honey.
Why I love drying my own tea ingredients
It feels like a small act of seasonal magic:
- you collect little gifts from summer
- dry them slowly
- and in winter you get to open a jar and taste a memory
Also, it makes me feel wildly prepared. Even if the rest of my life is… less organized. 😄
Coming soon
If you’d like, I can write a more detailed post later about:
- how I dry and store tea ingredients
- what blends I make most often
- and which ones are my “winter essentials”
For now, I’m just grateful for warm mugs, quiet afternoons, and the fact that my pantry shelves are basically a tiny tea library.
Your turn
What’s your go-to winter tea? And do you like it floral, fruity, minty… or “strong enough to restart my soul”? ☕️😄