1 pint) for a few days (3 or more), then they probably don't need it. Leave thyme leaves in jar lid when refilling. Thyme floating in tea is just fine, and will not clog holes in jars as it settles. You can also use your own lids, making tiny pin-holes using a nail and hammer. The Bee Tea goes in mason jars w/lids that come w/Boardman Feeders. The Bee Tea should have a clear amber appearance, with floating thyme leaves. One large cup of herb tea is enough for 5 gallons of Bee Tea, so add amount according to the volume of Bee Tea you are making. Make tea by putting ingredients in cup, adding boiling water, and steep covered for 10 minutes. ![]() Make chamomile and dandelion root tea (one bag each) with thyme sprinkled in. Let cool enough to handle and refrigerate unused tea. If you add honey, do so after temperature has come down to lukewarm, stirring well. Heat water to full boil (water will take on an amber color w/the thyme) of sugar = 11 ¼ cups of sugar use 7.5 cups water)Īdd salt and thyme to water in pot. (You can add other herbs like sage, rue, yarrow, peppermint, hyssop, anise hyssop, stinging nettle, lemon balm) or more (a reduction of Varroa Mites has been noted using this tea)Ĭhamomile tea-organic if you can find it If it is not labeled as cane sugar, it is probably beet sugar and can give the bees diarrhea Otherwise the thyme leaves can clog your nozzle.ģ parts sugar** (have 10% or more of the sugar be honey if you can) ![]() Note that this tea should be strained if you put it into a spray bottle. The water/sugar mixture listed below is for the fall for the spring and summer make the mixture 50/50. This recipe from Chris Harp at is an excellent alternative to plain simple syrup to feed your bees and may help strengthen bees’ immune systems.
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