Part of the “Brew the Wild Within: A California Folk Guide to Herbal Tea Blending” Series
As nature wakes from winter’s rest, so too do our bodies. Spring invites us to lighten up, clear out, and bloom inwardly. These spring-inspired tea blends are crafted to support your liver, skin, digestion, and clarity—using California folk wisdom and wild-grown herbs.
Each blend here reflects the energetic mood of spring: bright, renewing, and gently detoxifying. Sip with intention and let these herbs guide your seasonal shift.
🌿 Coastal Bloom
Purpose: Gentle detox + skin support
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried nettle leaf
- 1 tsp dried red clover
- 1 tsp dried calendula petals
To Make:
- Combine herbs in a mason jar or teapot.
- Pour 1.5 to 2 cups boiling water over the herbs.
- Cover and steep for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy warm or iced.
Helpful Tip:
Add a squeeze of lemon for a touch of vitamin C and sparkle.
Why it Helps:
Nettle deeply nourishes and strengthens; red clover supports skin and hormonal balance; calendula brightens from the inside out by supporting lymphatic flow.
🌿 Golden Hills Glow
Purpose: Liver tonic + calm focus
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried dandelion leaf
- 1 tsp dried lemon balm
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers
To Make:
- Combine herbs and place in your favorite mug.
- Pour 2 cups of hot water (not boiling) over herbs.
- Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy slowly.
Helpful Tip:
A perfect post-lunch tea to support digestion and soothe a scattered mind.
Why it Helps:
Dandelion gently tones the liver, lemon balm uplifts and clears brain fog, and chamomile helps calm your nervous system and belly.
🌿 Canyon Morning Mist
Purpose: Lymph support + clarity
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried cleavers
- 1 tsp violet leaf (or flowers)
- 1 tsp dried mint
To Make:
- Add herbs to a French press or steeping jar.
- Pour in 2 cups of hot water.
- Cover and steep for 12–15 minutes.
- Strain and drink fresh.
Helpful Tip:
Try it cold in the morning for a refreshing start, or freeze as herbal cubes to add to water later.
Why it Helps:
Cleavers get the lymph moving, violet supports gentle skin and immune response, and mint brings cool, clear energy to your senses and digestion.
🌿 Golden Rise Blend
formerly “Spring Awakening Tea”
Supports energy, liver health, and emotional balance
Main Herbs:
- 3 parts dried dandelion leaf
- 3 parts dried nettle leaf
- 2 parts dried chamomile flowers
- 1 part dried calendula petals
- 1 part dried rose petals
- 1 part dried lavender buds
To Make:
- Mix all herbs thoroughly and store in a glass jar.
- To brew: Steep 1 tbsp of the blend in 1.5 cups hot water for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain and sip warm, or serve chilled.
Helpful Tip:
Try as a morning tea to support your body’s natural detox rhythm and mood lift.
Why it Helps:
Nettle and dandelion tone the liver and nourish, chamomile and lavender calm nerves, and calendula + rose offer beauty and softness from within.
🌼 Sunbeam Sipper
formerly “Sunshine Spring Herbal Tea”
Brightens mood and supports digestion
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried orange peel
- 1 tsp dried peppermint
- 1 tsp dried rosehips
- 1 tsp dried hibiscus
- 1 tsp dried rose petals
- Optional: 2 tbsp raw honey
To Make:
- Add herbs to a mason jar and fill with cool filtered water.
- Let infuse in direct sunlight for at least 1 hour.
- Add honey if desired, stir, strain, and serve over ice.
Helpful Tip:
Use a reusable mesh tea bag to make cleanup easy, especially when brewing outdoors.
Why it Helps:
This solar brew captures spring’s energy—citrusy, floral, and gently cooling. Rosehips and hibiscus provide antioxidants, and peppermint aids digestion.
🌸 Canyon Bloom Tea
formerly “Spring Celebration Tea”
Promotes gentle detox and hormonal balance
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried raspberry leaf
- 1 tsp dried peppermint
- ½ tsp dried dandelion leaf
- ½ tsp dried lavender
- ½ tsp dried lemongrass
- ½ tsp dried hibiscus
To Make:
- Place herbs in a teapot or infuser.
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over the blend.
- Cover and steep for 5–6 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy warm or cool.
Helpful Tip:
Great as a mid-morning sip. Try with a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor and tone the liver.
Why it Helps:
Raspberry leaf supports the uterus, dandelion encourages gentle liver function, and lavender, peppermint, and hibiscus round out the flavor while promoting mood and digestion.
🌼 River Flow Detox Tea (Spring)
For liver support, gentle cleansing, and seasonal reset
You’ll need:
- 1 tsp dandelion root
- 1 tsp burdock root
- 1 tsp milk thistle seed (lightly crushed)
- ½ tsp ginger root
To make:
Simmer dandelion, burdock, and ginger in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in crushed milk thistle, and cover. Steep another 10 minutes. Strain and sip warm or cool.
Helpful tip: Drink daily for 5–7 days during early spring or after a heavy food season.
Folk wisdom: Spring doesn’t just bloom—it clears space for the bloom. Let this tea be your broom.