Sip the Sun: A Ritual Guide to Making Summer Solstice Sun Tea
Infuse Your Summer with Light, Intention, and Radiant Energy
There’s something sacred about making tea with sunlight. It’s simple, sensual, and deeply aligned with the rhythms of nature—especially around the Summer Solstice, when the sun is at its peak and life is bursting with light.
Whether you’re preparing for a solstice celebration or just seeking a moment of presence and nourishment, Sun Tea is more than a drink—it’s a ritual. One that invites you to slow down, connect with the Earth, and soak in the sun’s healing frequency.
In this post, we’ll share our favorite way to craft sun tea (it’s ridiculously easy), along with ideas to turn this simple process into a summertime ritual of solar intention and soul nourishment.
Why Make Sun Tea?
Sun Tea is exactly what it sounds like—herbal tea brewed slowly using nothing but water, herbs, and the power of the sun.
Unlike hot tea, which extracts quickly and can turn bitter if over-steeped, sun tea brews gently and patiently. The result? A delicate, refreshing infusion full of flavor and light.
Bonus: Making Sun Tea is a beautiful way to work with solar energy—especially when you align your herbs, intentions, and crystals to match the sun’s expansive, energizing vibe.
Sun Tea as Summer Solstice Ritual 🌿☀️
If you’re celebrating the Summer Solstice (June 20, 2025), sun tea is a perfect way to honor the light, warmth, and growth this sacred season brings. Here’s how to elevate your sun tea practice into a ritual of alignment and abundance:
Add Intention: Before you begin, take a moment to breathe, ground yourself, and think about what you’d like to infuse into your tea—joy, creativity, abundance, courage, vitality.
Choose herbs that match your energy:
Lemon Balm or Lemongrass for upliftment
Chamomile for solar calm
Peppermint for clarity and refreshment
Rose petals or Calendula for heart-opening and beauty
Fresh Basil or Lavender for grounding and harmony
Or start with a ready-to-go Herbal Tea Blend to make it easy and delicious.
Add crystal energy: Place your tea next to a Citrine, Tiger Eye, or Carnelian—the same crystals featured in our Sun Energy Necklace—to charge your brew with solar crystal frequencies. (Just don’t place crystals directly in your tea unless they are safe to store in liquids. Citrine and Carnelian are both ok! But leave the Tiger Eye outside the glass. )
How to Make Sun Tea in 4 Simple Steps
Step 1: Gather Your Tools
Grab a large glass jar with a lid. Mason jars work great. If you’re on the go, choose one that fits in your fridge or cooler. A stainless steel tea filter or infuser makes cleanup easy.
Step 2: Add Herbs + Tea
Use loose leaf tea, tea bags, or a mix of dried and fresh herbs. Add to your filter or drop directly into the jar. This is the time to get playful—mix herbs intuitively or choose blends that support your intentions.
Optional: Add a drop or two of Young Living Vitality™ essential oils (like Lemon, Peppermint, or Lavender) for added flavor and energetic boost—just make sure your jar is glass and your oils are safe for ingestion.
Step 3: Fill with Water
Pour in fresh, clean water until all herbs are fully submerged.
Step 4: Let the Sun Work Its Magic
Place your jar in direct sunlight for 2–10 hours, depending on the strength of your herbs and the flavor you desire. The longer it sits, the stronger it gets. No bitterness—just solar-infused goodness.
Strain before drinking if needed, then pour over ice or enjoy chilled from the fridge.
Make It a Morning Ritual or Celebration Drink
☀️ Morning Ritual: Prepare your sun tea first thing in the morning while setting intentions for your day or your season. Let it brew as a physical representation of those intentions steeping and strengthening in the light. When you sip it later, take a moment to reflect and receive. While making your tea, repeat positive affirmations, such as those in our Abundance Flow Meditation.
🌼 Summer Solstice Ceremony: Include your tea in your altar or circle. Serve it during your gathering, or sip it alone while journaling under the sun. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to embody the energy of radiance, joy, and creative flow. Read our Summer Solstice Blog Post Here for more Inspo.
Bonus Tip: Create a Sun Tea + Crystal Grid
Set your jar in the center of a crystal grid made with Citrine, Sunstone, Tiger Eye, Carnelian, and Clear Quartz. Place your Sun Energy Necklace nearby or wear it while preparing your brew for an extra infusion of fire, focus, and confidence.
Celebrate the Sun, Sip the Magic
However you do it—on a Brooklyn balcony, in a forest clearing, or your own backyard—Sun Tea is a gentle, nourishing way to bring nature’s power into your day.
And during Solstice season? It’s a celebration in a glass.
☀️ Explore our Summer Solstice Collection for tools to align your body, spirit, and space with the solar energy of the season.
