Here’s our take on those fancy syrups you’d find in a store, but with a grounding herbal twist. This syrup brings together blue lotus flowers, skullcap, and lavender for a soothing addition to your coffee, tea, or mocktails.

An Herbal Breakdown:

• Blue Lotus Flower: Known for its gentle euphoria and ability to promote relaxation, blue lotus is a beautiful flower to elevate your mood and ground you into your body. 

• Skullcap: A powerful ally for the nervous system, skullcap helps ease stress and encourages a sense of calm.

• Lavender: Beloved for its aroma and soothing qualities, lavender supports relaxation and emotional well-being.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to create this at home:

• 🌀 1/4 cup lavender

• 🌀 1/2 cup blue lotus flower

• 🌀 1/4 cup skullcap

• 🌀 2 cups water

• 🌀 2 cups brown sugar (can be subbed for your sweetner of choice)

Instructions

1. Simmer the Herbs

   • Add the lavender, blue lotus, and skullcap to a pot with 2 cups of water

   • Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to create a potent herbal tea

2. Strain the Tea

   • Strain the herbs from the tea using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Return the tea to the pot.

3. Sweeten the Syrup

   • Add 2 cups of brown sugar to the herbal tea.

   • Heat gently on low, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.

4. Cool and Store

   • Allow the syrup to cool completely.

   • Pour into a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator. The syrup can last up to a month if kept in a sealed container.