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Home » Cook » Flower Recipes » Calendula Iced Tea: Botanical & Refreshing

Calendula Iced Tea: Botanical & Refreshing

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Originally published on May 11, 2020. Last updated on May 19, 2020

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Calendula is a beautiful flower that just happens to also be edible and beneficial. It is definitely one that I always have growing in my garden! It reseeds itself readily and comes back year after year without any inputs. The beautiful orange color of calendula flowers make for a lovely iced tea in the spring, especially when served in Ball® Jars!

botanical and refreshing calendula iced tea

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Before we get to this calendula iced tea recipe, I’m excited to announce that I’ve been chosen as a Ball® Canning Brand Ambassador!

This means that you will be seeing new styles of Ball® Jars as well as old favorites in upcoming posts, along with recipes for canning, fermenting, and more that utilize the mason jars!

I’m so happy for this partnership, and there will be more good stuff to come!

a ball flute jar with calendula iced tea

Benefits of Calendula Tea

Calendula has many benefits, but is most known for being highly beneficial for the skin. It is often made into an infused oil that is then used to make calendula salve, calendula lotion bars, calendula cream, or calendula soap.

Beyond being good for the skin, calendula is also edible and delicious! The fresh flowers are wonderful added to shortbread cookies or other yummy treats.

When taken internally, calendula flowers are soothing to the digestive tract and may help with indigestion and heartburn.

Calendula flowers are also anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and can help to boost the immune system.

While calendula is safe for children, pregnant women should avoid taking it internally.

This calendula iced tea is a wonderful way to enjoy some of these benefits in a delicious spring drink!

a wide mouth quart jar full of fresh calendula flowers

Calendula Iced Tea Recipe

I like to make this tea using fresh calendula flowers from my garden. If you don’t have access to fresh calendula, it can also be made with dried calendula flowers.

Fill a Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Jar with fresh calendula flowers (or halfway full if using dried calendula). Boil some water and pour over the flowers, filling the jar.

a quart jar of fresh calendula tea

Let that steep for several hours or overnight, until the tea comes to room temperature.

Then strain out the calendula flowers, add honey to taste if desired, and pour the tea over ice.

I like to freeze whole calendula flowers (and other edible flowers like wild violet and borage) into ice cubes to make the iced tea even prettier!

Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve!

calendula iced tea served in a ball flute jar

Can we talk about these new Ball® Flute Jars for a second? They are so pretty, and are great for giving everyday drinks a touch of flair!

They can even be used for canning jams, jellies, and other favorites for a beautiful presentation that’s perfect for gift giving!

calendula iced tea served in a ball sip and straw jar

If you’re on the go, you can serve this calendula iced tea in a Ball® Sip and Straw Spiral Jar!

These are so handy to have on hand, and they are a great reusable alternative to single use cups and bottles.

You can pick up the Flute Jars and Sip and Straw Spiral Jars at your local Kroger store!

top view of calendula tea with a mint sprig

I know you will love this botanical calendula iced tea! It’s simple to make, surprisingly delicious and refreshing, plus full of health benefits.

This is going to be my new favorite warm weather drink! Cheers to spring!

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Calendula Iced Tea

Calendula is a beautiful edible and medicinal flower. The orange color of the flowers make for a lovely calendula iced tea in the spring!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steeping Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1kcal
Author Colleen @ Grow Forage Cook Ferment

Equipment

  • Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Jar
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 4 cups fresh calendula flowers, loosely packed or 2 cups dried calendula flowers
  • 4 cups water
  • raw honey to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Fill a wide mouth quart jar with fresh calendula flowers (or halfway full if using dried calendula).
  • Boil some water and pour over the flowers, filling the jar.
  • Let the calendula flowers steep for several hours or overnight, until the tea comes to room temperature.
  • Strain out the calendula flowers with a fine mesh sieve.
  • Add honey to taste if desired, and pour the tea over ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.

Notes

The calendula tea can be served hot if you prefer!

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 1kcal
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  1. Holli says

    June 8, 2022 at 9:16 am

    We just planted some calendula. It only has 4 flowers on it currently. Do I just pluck a flower or two off to use in recipes (or is there a better way to harvest them)? Should I wait until it has more flowers before I harvest any? Thank you !!

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    • Grow Forage Cook Ferment says

      June 10, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Hi Holli. You can pluck the flower from the stem as soon as they’re in bloom (don’t wait until they begin to dry and go to seed).

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    June 7, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    What about making sun tea with the flowers ?

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    • Grow Forage Cook Ferment says

      June 10, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Yes, you could do that too.

      Reply
  3. Tina Moore says

    June 18, 2021 at 9:18 am

    Can I just use the petals?

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    • Grow Forage Cook Ferment says

      June 21, 2021 at 9:19 am

      Yes, of course.

      Reply
  4. Loretta says

    May 26, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    I bought the dried calendula and have been using it daily in my tea. I fill a tea pot with boiling water and add about a tablespoon or more of calendula flowers. When my teapot cools a little more, I add a green tea bag and some Jasmine tea leaves. I strain and add add some honey. It’s great!

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    • Grow Forage Cook Ferment says

      June 1, 2021 at 11:56 am

      That sounds delightful, Loretta!

      Reply
  5. Connie says

    May 10, 2021 at 7:59 am

    Do you wash the flowers before pouring the boiling water over them?

    Reply
    • Grow Forage Cook Ferment says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:13 am

      Yes, you can rinse them if it’s needed.

      Reply
  6. James says

    June 9, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Thanks for sharing! I’ve never tried Calendula before, mostly due to a lack of access, but I might just have to give it a go now. :)

    Also it’s interesting to learn that it can soothe indigestion and heartburn – you’ll mostly hear of the anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting benefits more than anything. Great post!

    Best wishes,
    James

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    June 2, 2020 at 9:58 am

    Calendula is my go-to for sore throats, especially swollen glands. I never thought of infusing it like this overnight and having it cool. It would sooth a sore throat so much better!

    Thanks!

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