A homemade honey infusion turns your hot beverage into a soothing elixir enhanced with your favorite herbs and ingredients. The honey acts as both a fragrant sweetener and a gentle wellness boost during cold and flu season. Here's how to get started:

Start with 1 cup of honey poured into a jar or container that has a lid. Choose the infusion recipe you prefer, stirring the spices, herbs, or flowers into your honey. Let the jar sit in a cool spot out of direct sunlight for up to 1 week, then strain out the inclusions.

If you’ve used dry ingredients only, your infusion should be shelf stable up to one year. If you use any fresh ingredients, such as fresh garlic or ginger, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Dollop honey into your favorite mug, add warmed water, sweeten to your preference, add fresh lemon if you like, and enjoy!

Find inspiration with the following blends. 

Sleepy time honey blend

• 2 teaspoons dried lavender buds
• 2 teaspoons dried catnip
• Use hot water, your favorite milk of choice, or even hot cocoa!

Immunity support blend

 Select 2 or 3 of these ingredients:

• 4 to 6 whole cloves
• Fresh garlic (cannot be substituted for dried)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh or dried ginger
• 1 teaspoon dried elderberries

Add these optional ingredients to your mug when ready to drink:

• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Invigorating blend

 Select 2 or 3 of these ingredients:

• 2 to 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 Tablespoon fresh or dried ginger
• 2 Tablespoons coriander
• 1 star anise

If you love warming winter beverages, be sure to check out our elderberry latte recipe!