This fragrant dual-purpose mixture of spearmint and jasmine was enjoyed by colonists as a calming tea or added to bathwater for a relaxing, botanical soak. To enjoy as a tea, add one or two teaspoons to hot water and steep for 3-5 minutes. Add your favorite sweetener if desired. Great hot or cold. To enjoy in your bath, add desired amount to a sachet and submerge in bath water.

Blackberry Mint Jasmine Refresher

When colonists wanted to relax, they turned to this multi-purpose herbal remedy – our Colonial Calming Tea & Sweet Bath. A refreshing, revitalizing blend of spearmint and jasmine. A sweet, tart, and delicious fixture in the culinary world, blackberries have also been used medicinally in Europe and by Native Americans for centuries. Blackberry leaf was used to aid in stomach complaints while the fruit was used to make cordials. Blackberries, mint, and jasmine come together in the recipe below in the perfect refreshing drink that can easily become a cocktail with the addition of vodka or your favorite spirit.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons Colonial Calming Tea & Sweet Bath
• 1 cup water
• 4-5 blackberries
• Sparkling water
• Vodka (optional)
• Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

In a saucepan or teapot, simmer water. Add 2 teaspoons Colonial Calming Tea & Sweet Bath. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes. Chill in refrigerator. Muddle 4-5 blackberries and add to the bottom of two glasses. Add ice to glasses, then the prepared chilled tea and vodka if desired. Top off with sparkling water and add mint leaves for garnish. Stir gently before drinking. Enjoy!