To brew mayflower tea that is made out of hawthorn flowers, you can follow these steps:
- Pick as many hawthorn flowers as you can, along with the leaves around them.
- Drink them fresh or dry them in the sun and store.
- Put some into a large cup of boiling water and leave to stew for 3 minutes.
- Strain and add 1 teaspoon honey to the liquid.
Enjoy your mayflower tea! 🌼

Hawthorn flowers are rich in phytonutrients (antioxidants) called oligomeric proanthocyanidins and flavonoids, which are thought to be responsible for its pharmacologic effect. Hawthorn flowers also contain vitamins B1, B2, C, calcium, iron and phosphorus2. Hawthorn flowers have various health benefits, such as:
- Improving heart function and blood flow
- Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
- Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress
- Enhancing digestion and appetite
- Relieving anxiety and insomnia
- Supporting wound healing and skin health
Hawthorn flowers are a great source of nutrition for your heart and overall well-being. 💚


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