This is the cutest gift idea and so easy to make with kids. The herbal honey can be enjoyed on toast, in a cup of hot tea, or by itself when someone has a sore throat.
Whenever we make a gift like this, I think there’s a little extra love in it and they can feel it when they open it. Using ingredients that are safe and natural also show that you’re being extra thoughtful, ya little cutie.
Ingredients
- Dried Herbs
- Honey (local is best)
- Clean jar with a lid
- Small spoon
Instructions
Fill your jar about a ⅓ of the way full with dried herbs. Pour in your honey until you reach the top of the jar.
Gently stir the honey. Make sure there’s enough honey that it’s covering all your plant material.
In about 2-4 weeks, strain the herbs out of the honey if you can (sometimes heating it up can help with this) or just enjoy the honey with the herbs still inside.
Using Herbal Honey
Drizzle it on ice cream or fresh fruit, put a little bit on a biscuit with some peanut butter, or try it drizzled over a salad topped with grilled chicken.
It is also good on it’s own, in tea or warm milk, in baking recipes and in a homemade face mask.
The shelf life is 1 year.
Suggested Herbs
Sore throat? Try sage, thyme, or chamomile.
Cold and flu season? Infuse your honey with elderberry.
Love bright, springtime flavors? Rose petal or lavender floral honey would be delicious!
Need something for upset bellies? Infuse your honey with peppermint.
Want to relax? Try a little lemon balm in your honey.
Gift Ideas for Herbal Infused Honey
-Put it with a mug and a bag of tea
-Pair it with a scone mix
-Pick out a cute spoon or honey pot with it
-Include a little beeswax candle for all the cozy hygge vibes
-Gift it alone with a pretty piece of twine or natural cloth on top
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