Calendula blooms during the cold months, but its intense orange colour is truly reminiscent of the summer sun. How about trying it to make a thirst-quenching cold infusion? Yes, just like chamomile, traditionally considered a winter infusion, calendula can also be used to make an excellent iced tea with edible flowers. The cold calendula infusion will surprise you with its naturally sweet and refreshing taste.
The natural antioxidant and soothing properties of cinnamon are an excellent reason to consume it in infusions in any season. But let's get down to business and see how to prepare a cold cinnamon flower infusion.
For four servings, you will need:

2 cups of dried calendula flowers

4 cups of water

honey to taste (optional, as the infusion has a naturally sweet and delicate taste)

Pour the calendula flowers into a sufficiently large glass jug. Bring the water to the boil and add it to the jug.
Add the honey, if you have decided to use it, and leave the flowers to rest in the hot water at room temperature for at least two hours (but it would be preferable to prepare the infusion in the evening and leave it to rest overnight).

At this point, you can strain your infusion and serve it with plenty of ice.

Variations on the basic recipe


You can prepare alternative versions of calendula iced tea by adding fresh fruit, especially apples and pears, mint or freshly squeezed lemon juice.

If you are preparing your calendula iced tea for guests, you could make a good impression by setting aside some flowers to freeze in ice cubes to add to the glasses when serving.