Summer Herbs to Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit

Oh my goodness, what a delicious time of year! I drink herbal tea (hot and iced) all year—not just in the cold months.

I put these brews together to align with the summer solstice, though really, they’re amazing year round.

You guys know that the summer solstice marks the zenith of the sun’s light.

It’s a time to honor vitality, abundance, and inner fire.

These refreshing, healing herbal tea blends can help you plug your body, spirit, and intentions into the energy of the season.

They harness the power of summer herbs and flowers, and can help you embody the warmth, clarity, and radiance of the solstice.

Tip: These all work great as refreshing iced teas, too. Simply brew according to the recipe, strain, chill, and serve over ice.

1. Solar-Infused Hibiscus Iced Tea: Elixir of the Sun

This vibrant red tea embodies the fire of the solstice.

Hibiscus, with its deep crimson hue and tangy flavor, mirrors the Sun’s intensity and helps cool and invigorate the body during the summer heat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals
• 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (for heart-opening energy)
• 1 tablespoon dried orange peel (for solar vitality)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon chips (to awaken the inner flame)
• 6 cups fresh spring or filtered water
• Optional: raw honey or maple syrup, lemon slices, or mint sprigs

Solar Infusion Instructions

1. Place the dried herbs in a large glass jar (a quart-sized mason jar works well).
2. Fill with cool water, cap it, and gently shake or swirl to mix.
3. Set the jar in direct sunlight for 4–6 hours (this is a great one to serve ON the day of the summer solstice).
4. Strain out the herbs and pour the infusion into a pitcher.
5. Add a few slices of lemon, a touch of honey if desired, and chill in the fridge or pour over ice.
6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and drink with intention.

Metaphysical & Magical Properties

• Hibiscus: Linked to Venus and water, hibiscus helps open the heart, boost passion, and enhance sensual joy. It’s also cooling and hydrating.
• Rose: Helps calm the nervous system, foster love, and carry the vibrational frequency of compassion and beauty.
• Orange Peel: Resonates with solar energy, abundance, and creativity.
• Cinnamon: Ignites fire, courage, and the will to act.

This tea is ideal for solstice rituals, romantic celebrations, or any moment you want to capture summer’s juicy, glowing heartbeat.

2. Meadow Bloom Tea: A Floral Offering to the Sun

This blend honors the spirit of wildflowers and sunny open fields.

It’s a light, uplifting, and gently clarifying infusion that’s great for connecting with nature spirits, dryads, and the elemental fae of midsummer.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried calendula petals (solar healing)
• 1 teaspoon dried red clover blossoms (purification and inner harmony)
• 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers (peace and protection)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon balm (joy and renewal)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers (spiritual clarity)

Directions

1. Combine the herbs in a tea infuser or muslin bag.
2. Pour ~1 1/2 cups of freshly boiled water over the herbs.
3. Cover and steep for 5–7 minutes.
4. Strain, sweeten with honey if you like, and sip slowly under the open sky or in a wild garden.

Metaphysical & Magical Properties

• Calendula: Bringer of warmth and protection, associated with Leo and solar deities. A powerful solar herb for clarity and healing.
• Red Clover: Cleansing, balancing, and linked to faerie magic and fertility.
• Chamomile: A plant of the Sun, used for protection, restful dreaming, and calming solar flares of the nervous system.
• Lemon Balm: Calming and ruled by the Moon and Mercury—great for emotional balance.
• Lavender: Harmonizing and high-vibrational, lavender helps link the third eye and crown chakra to the wisdom of nature.

This tea is especially lovely for dawn rituals, nature walks, or when invoking the spirit of summer fields.

Take a deep dive into The Meaning of the Summer Solstice.

3. Firelight Focus Tea: Ignite Your Inner Sun

This spicy and invigorating blend is designed to awaken the solar plexus and fill your core with empowered intention.

Ideal for morning meditation or afternoon bursts of inspiration, it embodies the Fire Element in plant form.

Ingredients

• 1 small piece of fresh ginger root (fiery and vitalizing) — or use 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon dried tulsi (holy basil) (spirit-lifting adaptogen)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (clarity and mental fire)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for added spark)
• 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass (cleansing and uplifting)

Directions

1. Combine herbs in a small saucepan with ~2 1/2 cups water.
2. Simmer gently for at least 10 minutes, covered.
3. Strain, add a splash of lemon and raw honey, and sip mindfully.

Metaphysical & Magical Properties

• Ginger: Strongly associated with Mars, passion, and success. It helps move stagnation and kindles willpower.
• Tulsi (Holy Basil): A sacred adaptogen that aligns body and soul. Revered for its energetic purification and resilience.
• Rosemary: Enhances focus, memory, and magical protection. Ruled by the Sun and Fire.
• Cayenne: Raises vibration and circulation; powerful for transformation and energy clearing.
• Lemongrass: Clears negative energy and invokes clarity and freshness.

This blend supports creativity, confidence, and solar plexus activation.

It’s great for setting midsummer intentions and taking bold action.

4. Midsummer Dream Tea: Gateway to the Summer Veil

The summer solstice isn’t just about the Sun.

It’s also a threshold.

Midsummer is one of the times when the veil between worlds grows thin.

This cooling, aromatic tea can help you relax and open your spiritual and psychic senses.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon dried mugwort (visionary herb)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender (calming)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried spearmint or peppermint (refreshing and cooling)
• 1/4 teaspoon blue lotus petals (optional but potent for dreamwork)
• 1/4 teaspoon valerian root (for deep relaxation, optional)
• Raw honey (optional)

Directions

1. Place the herbs in a tea ball or bag. Pour ~1 1/2 cups boiling water over them.
2. Cover and steep for 7–10 minutes.
3. Strain and sweeten with a little raw honey if you like. Sip just before an evening ritual, meditation, or dream journey.

Metaphysical & Magical Properties

• Mugwort: A lunar and visionary herb associated with Artemis and Hecate. Used for lucid dreaming, protection, and opening the third eye.
• Lavender: Soothes anxiety, opens spiritual pathways, and fosters restful states.
• Peppermint/Spearmint: Clears the head, cools summer fire, and aids in intuitive perception.
• Blue Lotus: Sacred in Egyptian mythology, known for opening the crown chakra and guiding lucid dreams.
• Valerian: Deeply relaxing and grounding; helps silence the conscious mind.

5. Abundant Earth Tea: Rooted Nourishment for the Longest Day

• Lavender: Soothes anxiety, opens spiritual pathways, and fosters restful states.
• Peppermint/Spearmint: Clears the head, cools summer fire, and aids in intuitive perception.
• Blue Lotus: Sacred in Egyptian mythology, known for opening the crown chakra and guiding lucid dreams.
• Valerian: Deeply relaxing and grounding; helps silence the conscious mind.

Ideal for dream journaling, divination, and any solstice nightwork involving the fae or ancestral connection.

While summer solstice is ruled by the Sun, it’s also a time to honor the Earth and the Earth element that receives its light.

This mineral-rich blend brings grounding, nourishment, and a connection to the fertile abundance of the green world.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried nettle leaf (iron-rich and deeply nourishing)
• 1 teaspoon dried oatstraw (nervous system support)
• 1 teaspoon dried horsetail (silica-rich; supports bones, hair, and energetic structure)
• 1 teaspoon dried red raspberry leaf (tonic and feminine strength)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dandelion leaf (gentle detox and solar energy)
• Optional: a few fresh basil or lemon verbena leaves (for added brightness)

Directions

1. Combine all herbs in a teapot or mason jar.
2. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the herbs.
3. Steep, covered, for 20 minutes to extract minerals.
4. Strain and enjoy warm or cool.

Metaphysical & Magical Properties

• Nettle: Protective, empowering, and detoxifying. An herb of Mars and Earth.
• Oatstraw: Comforting, nurturing, and ideal for softening nervous edges. Linked to Mercury and heart healing.
• Horsetail: Ancient plant of resilience and structure; energetically fortifying and grounding. Known to support inner scaffolding—both physical (bones, skin, hair) and energetic (auric integrity).
• Raspberry Leaf: A fertility and womb tonic, often used in rites of passage and midsummer feminine magic.
• Dandelion: Sun-loving and cleansing, dandelion bridges Earth and Sky.
• Basil/Lemon Verbena: Purification, joy, clarity, and love.

Drink this tea barefoot on the grass or before a solstice meal as an offering to the Earth.

It’s an ideal blend for grounding spiritual work or replenishing your reserves after a fire-filled day.

Celebrate the Light Outside and the Power Within

The summer solstice isn’t just a date on the calendar.

It’s an invitation to embody light, vitality, and divine radiance.

These brews are more than just herbal teas. They’re potions, prayers, and rituals in a cup.

Whether you steep them under the sun or brew them by moonlight, let each sip be a conscious act of celebration.

Use these blends to:

• Open your heart to abundance
• Calm summer excess
• Activate your inner fire
• Deepen your intuition
• Honor the dance between Sun and Earth

Learn more about The Meaning of the Fire Element.
Get tips for How to Balance Your Fire Element: Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Tips.

*This information is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before taking herbs, some of which may be counterindicated with pregnancy and certain medications or health conditions.