Ingredients (for 1 gallon)

• 1/2 gallon filtered water
• 4-1/3 lbs organic white sugar (~8 1/4 cups)
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 tsp organic loose chamomile tea or 2 tea bags
• 4-6 tsp fresh organic lemon juice (enough to bring pH to 4.5)
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
• 1/2 tbsp vegetable glycerin

Directions

• Bring water to a rolling boil then remove from the heat
• Add chamomile and let steep for 2 minutes
• Remove steeped chamomile and add sugar, stirring until fully dissolved
• Add salt and mix thoroughly
• Mix eucalyptus oil w/vegetable glycerin
• Let cool to just lukewarm, and add essential oil mix
• Adjust for pH by adding lemon juice
• Cool to room temp before feeding to bees