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Boost the strength of your hives by adding this biodynamic herbal blend to your spring and summer simple syrups.
0.5 oz / 6 tbsp (makes 12 qts)
Ingredients: Chamomile, Sage, Hyssop, Peppermint, Nettles, Yarrow, Lemon Balm, Echinacea
Make 2 quarts of Bee Tea (2 treatments)
Boil 3 cups of water. Add 1 tbsp of bee tea blend and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain out the herbs and add 3 cups of cold water. Add 1 cup of raw honey and stir well.
(You can add up to 3 cups of extra honey if feeding nucs, packages, or splits)
Store leftover Bee Tea in the refrigerator, but warm it up to room temperature before you give it to the bees. Use every few months in early spring until late summer.