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 chamomileĀ 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