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    Magnolia Tea & Stress Smoothie

    Apr 9, 2017 · Updated: Apr 18, 2023 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    Magnolia Petal Citrus Anti-Stress Smoothie
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    This magnolia tea is spicy, easy to brew using edible magnolia petals, soothes stress and anxiety and is delicious in a mug or in a fruit smoothie.
    a cup of magnolia tea with petals on the table

    Making magnolia tea or a magnolia tea smoothie is as easy as going into your backyard and gathering the petals. Magnolia petals are a stunning pink but once dried or soaked, they turn brown and shriveled. That's okay though, the flavor of the tea is spicy and herbal, kind of like a gingerbread cookie. And even better, the tea like Ginger Tea, or even Golden Milk, is said to relieve stress and anxiety.

    I like to enjoy it alone or in smoothies. In this post, I will share how to make this magnolia petal tea at home, and how to incorporate it into a fresh fruit smoothie. 

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    • About Magnolia Petals for Tea
    • Why You'll Love this
    • Make Magnolia Petal Tea
    • Ingredients for Smoothie
    • How to Make Smoothie
    • Storage
    • FAQS
    • More Healthy Drinks
    • 📖 Recipe

    About Magnolia Petals for Tea

    Most home-grown magnolia petals are of the Saucer Magnolia, or magnolia x soulangiana.  These magnolia flowers are edible. As a rule, the lighter the pink, the more delicious the flavor. The darker the pink, the more bitter the tea. [source]

    While the most commonly grown magnolia is the saucer magnolia, there are some magnolia varieties, less commonly grown, that aren't edible, or are at least bitter. The best way to identify your own is to visit this page, which gives more detail on how to identify your type. [source]
    Once you've found your flower, make tea and a smoothie! 

    pink cup of magnolia smoothie with a straw

    Why You'll Love this

    Magnolia tea reduces stress. Magnolia petals contain a component called linalool which works as a natural sedative and support stress reduction and even helps with healthy sleep cycles. [source] The magnolia flower is an ancient flower, said to appear before bees on the planet, and thus magnolia tea has long been used by ancient civilizations for medicinal purposes, primarily for depression and respiratory ailments.

    Magnolia petals are edible. Magnolia petals can be eaten whole (be careful the trees weren't sprayed with insecticide or fertilizer) and are known for clearing sinuses and having a rapid effect on soothing anxiety. You should take care however to only make tea off petals found on a tree that is free of fertilizer.

    Make Magnolia Petal Tea

    Two ways to make magnolia blossom tea! Infuse the petals in cold water overnight, or dry petals in a low-heat oven until dehydrated or at least browned.

    Gather petals. Gather 2 cups of Magnolia petals off a tree you know was not exposed to fertilizer or insecticide. Hand wash the petals with water very gently. I put them in a strainer and run cold clean water over them, turning gently.

    To Make Infused Tea

    1. Boil 3 cups of water in a pot, turn off the stove, and add the 2 cups of the Magnolia petals to the water.
    2. Put the pot in the refrigerator covered overnight and let the petals steep further.
    3. The next day, strain off the leaves, and store your concentrated tea in the refrigerator.

    steps to make infused magnolia tea

    To Make Tea from Dehydrated Tea Leaves

    1. Spread lightly rinsed petals on a baking sheet.
    2. Bake for 1 hour at the lowest heat setting - I baked them at 150 F. Or use a dehydrator.
    3. Remove the pan, allow the petals to cool and dry until crispy. Gather them in a container and store them in a cool dark place. To make tea, add a few tablespoons to a mug and pour on hot water. Steep for 2-3 minutes, strain and enjoy.

    steps to dehydrate magnolia petals to make tea

    You can stop there, and enjoy your tea or you can continue on and make a smoothie. Here's how:

    Ingredients for Smoothie

    • Magnolia Petal Tea, homemade
    • Raspberries
    • Dairy free yogurt
    • White or black chia seeds
    • Lemon juice

    ingredients for magnolia tea smoothie

    How to Make Smoothie

    1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

    2. To prepare the smoothies as shown, fill half your smoothie container with yogurt, pour on the Magnolia smoothie, and make swirls by carefully dipping in your spoon and dragging up and around.

    3. Enjoy the boost of calm that should come after a first few sips!

    Storage

    Store the smoothie for 24 hours in the refrigerator, stirring if there is separation. To store longer, add the smoothie to an ice cube tray and freeze to be blended later.
    Magnolia Flower Petal Smoothie (anti-stress, homemade tea, citrus)

    FAQS

    Does magnolia bark help you lose weight?

    While a good bit less tasty, the bark can also be used, and is said to be a stronger source of linalool and thus can also help reduce stress eating.

    How do you make tea from magnolia leaves?

    Boil 3 cups of water in a pot, turn off the stove, and add the 2 cups of the Magnolia petals to the water. Put the pot in the refrigerator covered, and let the petals steep overnight. The next day, strain off the leaves, and capture the liquid as your concentrated tea. Store it in the refrigerator.

    Can you use magnolia flowers for tea?

    Yes! To make tea with magnolia flowers, either dry the petals in an oven at a low heat for an hour, and steep some in hot water, or add petals to water and refrigerate overnight, strain off the petals and the liquid is a floral, spicy magnolia tea.

    What are magnolia flower tea benefits?

    Magnolia tea is has components that relieve anxiety and stress, but also support weight loss by triggering fat burning, sooth digestion and constipation, and even show signs of eliminating headaches and sinus pain.

    Does magnolia tea make you sleepy?

    Tea made from the bark has a component honokiol that has a sedative effect, however that component is not present in tea made from magnolia petals.

    Are magnolia petals poisonous to humans?

    According to Webmd.com, most petals are considered safe taken for the short term. They were also used as a malarial treatment by the Native American culture.

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    pink cup of magnolia smoothie with a straw

    Magnolia Tea & Stress Smoothie

    Created by Dee Dine
    This magnolia tea is spicy, easy to brew using edible magnolia petals, soothes stress and anxiety and is delicious in a mug or in a fruit smoothie.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 89 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Magnolia Smoothie

    • 1 cup homemade Magnolia tea (See instructions on how to make Magnolia Tea below)
    • 1 cup dairy free yogurt
    • ¼ cup raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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    Instructions
     

    Gather Magnolia Petals

    • Gather 2 cups of Magnolia petals off a tree you know was not exposed to fertilizer or insecticide. Hand wash the petals with water very gently. I put them in a strainer and run cold clean water over them, turning gently.

    Make Tea from Infused Magnolia Petals

    • Boil 3 cups of water in a pot, turn off the stove, and add the 2 cups of the Magnolia petals to the water.
    • Put the pot in the refrigerator covered, and let the petals steep overnight.
    • The next day, strain off the leaves, and capture the liquid as your concentrated tea. Store it in the refrigerator.

    Make Tea from Dehydrated Petals

    • Spread petals on a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 1 hour at the lowest heat setting - I baked them at 150 F. Or use a dehydrator.
    • Remove the pan, allow the petals to cool and dry until crispy. Gather them in a container and store them in a cool dark place.
    • To make tea with dehydrated leaves, add a few tablespoons to a mug and pour on hot water. Steep for 2-3 minutes, strain and enjoy.

    To prepare the Magnolia smoothie

    • Prepare at least 1 cup of magnolia tea.
    • Add all ingredients to a blender and process them until smooth.
      1 cup homemade Magnolia tea, 1 cup dairy free yogurt, ¼ cup raspberries, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • To present the smoothie as I did, fill half your smoothie container with yogurt, pour on the Magnolia smoothie, and make swirls by carefully dipping in your spoon and dragging up and around.
    • Drink immediately.

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    Notes

    To store homemade magnolia tea, refrigerate for 2 days or freeze for one month.
    To store a smoothie made with magnolia tea, refrigerate for 1 day, or freeze for up to three months.
    Magnolia tea reduces stress. Magnolia flowers make a wonderful tea. They are an ancient flour, appearing on Earth before bees. They have long been used by ancient civilizations for medicinal purposes, primarily for depression and respiratory ailments.
    Magnolia petals are edible. Magnolia petals can be eaten whole (be careful the trees weren't sprayed with insecticide or fertilizer) and are known for clearing sinuses and having a rapid effect on soothing anxiety. You should take care however to only make tea off petals found on a tree that is free of fertilizer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 34mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Nisha / @rainbowplantlife

      April 12, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      Mangolia flower petal sounds so elegant! What a creative and fun idea.

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      • Dee

        April 14, 2017 at 6:01 pm

        Nisha! Thank you lovely!

        Reply
    2. Izzy | Pinch of delight

      April 09, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      Wow this is so pretty!
      Izzy Bruning

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      • Dee

        April 09, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        Thank you Izzy!!

        Reply
      • Keri Lisé Wykoff

        April 22, 2021 at 5:24 pm

        5 stars
        Hello, Why is it so important not to eat flowers from trees treated with fertilizer or insecticide? I thought flowers and fruits don't carry those from the roots? Thanks in advance.

        Reply
        • Dee Dine

          April 23, 2021 at 6:47 pm

          Hi Keri, I am referring to powdered fertilizer one puts directly on leaves and buds. You don't want to be consuming petals dusted with pesticides.

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