An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail sipping nectar from Monarda fistulosa which is commonly called Bee Balm, Wild Bergamot, or Horse-Mint and has lavender colored flowers. The yellow flowers in back belong to Cup Plant at right (Silphium perfoliatum)-- a tall plant about 6' in height-- and native Maximilian perennial sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) at left-- purportedly about 10' in height but around 6' here. The evergreen tree far behind them is Eastern red cedar (which is actually a juniper-- Juniperus virginiana). All are native to Kentucky and numerous other states. The bee balm is swarmed with all sorts of flying insects when it blooms each midsummer-- superb for wildlife! There's a literal buzz and flutter. :)
I chose a lavender tea for the native plant's lavender-colored flowers; lemon flavors for the tiger swallowtail's yellow color and the yellow-flowered plants in the background; spearmint for monarda's alternate name of Horse-MINT; green tea for the evergreen tree; and white tea for a sky paled with summer heat & humidity. The tea has a light mouth feel but a good amount of flavor. The contrast in those two attributes is enjoyable and fitting for a "nectar" tea. 195/3 for me due to electric kettle limitations.
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