The Botanical Kitchen
Mullein Honey Syrup
Makes about 1 cup
A soothing honey syrup built on a slow mullein leaf infusion, brightened with a touch of lemon — a comforting staple to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Tea & Turmeric Mullein Leaf
- 1½ cups water
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the mullein leaf and water. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the infusion through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter to remove the fine hairs from the mullein leaves.
- Return the strained infusion to the saucepan and simmer until reduced to about ½ cup, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until completely dissolved. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Let the syrup cool completely before transferring it to a clean glass jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.