Linden Blossom Tea

Our linden tree is in rich, fragrant bloom once again--a scent straight out of heaven. We photographed its blossoms this morning, photograph above, and are reminded of the linden blossom herbal drink blend we included in The Attic article in Vol 4 No 5 of The Storybook Home Journal, which featured James Ramsey Ullman's classic (and a family favorite), Banner in the Sky.
Linden blossom tea reputedly aids cardiovascular health, soothes nerves, calms fevers, and washes toxins from the body--but harvesting it for tea (even if you never drink it) is undoubtedly therapeutic, if only to spend an hour in Eden.

Tags: 2010, Flowers and garden