DIY Herbal Tea Blend Gathering in Remembrance of Women’s Day

Women’s Day isn’t really about celebrating, it’s about remembering. Remembering the women who’ve shaped our lives, our communities, and the paths we walk today. It’s a day to slow down, reflect, and honor those who’ve inspired us to keep going.

A great way to do this is by hosting a DIY Herbal Tea Blend Gathering at someone’s home. It’s simple and hands-on, everyone gets to mix herbs, keep their hands busy, enjoy each other’s company, and let conversation flow naturally. While you’re blending tea, you can share stories about the women who matter to you, family, community, or women you’ve always admired, and hear about the women who have impacted your friends and shaped their lives.

If your guests are gardeners, even better. They can bring herbs or harvests from their own gardens. Things like tulsi or raspberry leaves can be used fresh, with the option to dry some at home later. It makes the gathering personal, creative, and connected to the garden, and to the women we’re remembering.

 

Setting the Mood

To make your gathering feel special and run smoothly, it helps to have a little structure, though you can totally throw it out the window once everyone settles in and finds their rhythm. The idea is to have a plan so you don’t have to stress about following an agenda or sticking to a schedule.

Food: Light snacks or finger foods are perfect, they’re easy to enjoy while mingling and blending tea.
Music: An all-women playlist is a must! Even better, let guests add songs as the event approaches so everyone gets to hear their favorites.
Drinks: This can vary depending on the group. You might brew tea for tasting, or offer prosecco or mocktails made with some of the tea blend ingredients.
Materials: Make sure there are enough jars, muslin or kraft tea bags, scoops, and labels for each guest. You can ask guests to bring their own or have everything ready. Don’t forget markers or pens so everyone can label their jars and keep track of their blends.

How to Organize the Gathering

Each guest gets three jars, one for each round of tea blending, which matches a round of sharing. During each round, guests mix dried herbs, flowers, fruits, and leaves to create their own blends while sharing stories, keeping hands busy and conversation flowing.

Round 1: Share about a woman they admire from their family
Round 2: Share about a woman they admire from their culture or community

Round 3: Share about a woman they have always admired

Herbal Ingredients & Pairings

Chamomile – pairs with lavender or mint, giving a calming, floral taste with a gentle sweetness that works perfectly for relaxing afternoon teas.

Lavender – pairs with chamomile or lemon herbs for a floral, slightly bitter flavor reminiscent of Earl Grey tea.

Calendula (Pot Marigold) – pairs with mint or rosehips, producing a subtle peppery note that adds a warm, comforting touch to afternoon blends.

Rose Hips & Petals – pairs with hibiscus or mint for a tart, citrusy flavor that brightens blends and adds a refreshing zing.

Bee Balm (Monarda) – pairs with lemon or lavender, bringing a minty, slightly musky flavor perfect for Earl Grey-style or herbal blends.

Echinacea – pairs with chamomile or mint, offering a mild, slightly earthy flavor that adds depth without overpowering other herbs.

Mint (Peppermint, Spearmint, Chocolate Mint, Apple Mint) – pairs with almost anything, providing a sweet, cooling, and refreshing note in any blend.

Lemon Balm – pairs with mint or chamomile, giving a soft lemony flavor with a soothing, slightly sweet finish.

Lemon Verbena – pairs with berries or mint, offering a bright, citrusy flavor with gentle sweetness and fresh, uplifting notes.

Anise Hyssop – pairs with mint or lemon herbs, giving off a mild licorice taste with gentle sweetness that works well in afternoon blends.

Sage (including Pineapple Sage) – pairs with citrus or berries that results in an earthy, slightly fruity flavor profile and adds body and depth to the tea.

Holy Basil (Tulsi) – pairs with mint or lemon herbs for a warm, clove-like aroma that is slightly spicy but calming.

Raspberry & Blackberry Leaves – pairs with rosehips or hibiscus for a soft, fruity flavor, adding a delicate base to blends.

Final thoughts

The activity lets conversation flow naturally, giving everyone a turn if they want. There’s no strict pace, some rounds spark debates, others deeper listening. What matters is being with women you respect, sharing space, and growing together. By the end, everyone leaves with three unique tea blends, meaningful conversations, and stronger connections.