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Outdoor · September 8, 2020

How To Dry Out Hydrangea Stems

I’ve been seeing some beautiful dried fall florals on Instagram and Pinterest this year and I’ve always been curious as to how to do them myself. I figured they would be too much work or would be too complicated, but in all honesty, it is super easy to do. I actually can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner! If you’re like me and you want to know how to dry out hydrangea stems, then keep on reading for this super simple and easy fall DIY project.

Dried Hydrangeas
Freshly cut hydrangeas are so beautiful!

When to Pick Hydrangea Stems

The time of the year is actually the most important factor when picking hydrangeas. You don’t want to pick them too early or too soon so timing is everything.

It’s also important to consider what type of hydrangeas you have as well. I have the limelight variety and after some research, I determined it was best to pick them around the very end of August.

Typically, the beginning of fall or very late summer seems to be the best time. But do your research first because depending on what type of hydrangea bush you have, it could be a different time.

Hydrangea Plant
Here is our little hydrangea bush.

Cutting the Hydrangea Stems

After I determined the right time of the year to cut them, I simply used some sharp shears and cut them at an angle. I then stripped them of all their leaves as well.

I tried to go around our bush and just choose a few here and there. Our hydrangea plant is still pretty young. My husband planted it early this summer so it isn’t very big, as you can see from the blooms.

Freshly Cut Hydrangea
Here is my freshly cut hydrangea stem.

I am hoping that in the years to come, it will grow even bigger and fuller! This was basically treated as a little experiment to see what would work and what wouldn’t for future reference.

I am sure drying out bigger hydrangea blooms will look even better once they have grown even more.

Stripping the leaves of hydrangea stem
Here’s the stem with all the leaves picked off.

Drying the Hydrangea Stems

Like I stated above, I treated this as an experiment because I wasn’t exactly sure what would be best for my hydrangeas. I read that you could dry them out in water and also without water so I wasn’t 100% sure what I should do.

So I thought why not do them both and see which one turns out better! I will say I enjoyed having freshly cut hydrangea stems in the water because I was able to enjoy them longer.

I simply put a small amount of water down in a vase and stuck the stems in there. Then, I then slowly let the water evaporate, which I think took about a total of one week.

After that, they were completely dried and ready to go. For the other set, I just placed freshly cut hydrangeas in a vase with no water and let them dry out naturally.

This process was quicker and only took a few days.

Hydrangea Bouquet
Look at this freshly cut bouquet!

Which Drying Out Method Is Better?

I will say that both these methods worked and each batch of hydrangea stems turned out beautifully. My personal preference though is to dry them out with absolutely no water.

Like I stated above, it’s not only quicker, but I think they may have turned out a little better too. The ones I let dry out in water seemed a tad bit more crinkly and weathered.

American-Farmhouse-Style

But in all honesty, I think it’s totally up to you and what you want to do. There are pros and cons to both ways and each way ended up with a pretty great result.

I think it is fun to experiment with things like this and that way you know from firsthand experience what will work out best for you next time.

Dried Hydrangea Stems
These are the stems I dried without and water and they turned out beautifully.

Conclusion

I am very happy with the end result to this project. I am planning on using these dried stems in my fall decor this year so I am very happy that they turned out well for me.

Since it was my very first time drying any kind of floral out, I am pleased with the result. Have y’all ever tried to dry out hydrangeas before too?

If so, let me know below and give me any tips or tricks you may have learned along the way too!

How To Dry Out Hydrangea Stems
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In: Outdoor · Tagged: DIY, Fall, fall decor, Hydrangea

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Comments

  1. Clarissa Cabbage says

    September 8, 2020 at 6:45 am

    I’ve always loved hydrangeas! Although where I grew up in Washington state, we had the blue ones. I recently found out they can live here in Hawaii at higher elevations as well! Thanks for the tips on drying these beautiful flowers!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the blue ones too, my mom had some beautiful blue ones!

      Reply
  2. Jupiter Hadley says

    September 8, 2020 at 10:00 am

    I love hydrangeas – this was so helpful.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you thought so!

      Reply
  3. lifestyleseason says

    September 8, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Great post! Thank you for sharing! I love hydrangeas! They are so nice!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much. I love hydrangeas too!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Alioto says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Great article – the detail is perfect for following these steps to a “t”

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you so much! I try to make it as foolproof as possible!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Alioto says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Great article – the detail is perfect for following these steps to a “t”!

    Reply
  6. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    I love this idea — such an easy way to add a bit of beauty and nature to the house! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, I always love adding a bit of nature to the house. Plus, it’s free!

      Reply
  7. Jenny in Neverland says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    The end result looks so pretty! I wouldn’t know where to start with drying out flowers or anything like that. It’ll definitely make a lovely addition to your Fall decor this year!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you so much! I didn’t really know what I was doing at first either, but I am so glad it turned out okay!

      Reply
  8. Brooke says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    I tried to dry out petals in the past with wax paper and books or something but it turned out terribly. This is simple enough I could do it and they look so pretty too. What a nice touch for a fall table.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      Yes you should definitely try this out! It’s pretty easy and simple!

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    This is perfect timing, I have a huge hydrangea bush by our front door and have been wondering how to make the most of the blooms for longer – I’ll be trying this DIY out at the weekend, thank you! Lisa

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  10. Kalin says

    September 8, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Your hydrangea bush is beautiful! I would love to have that outside my house. Definitely pinning these tips for the future as they just look so bright and fresh in your kitchen!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it! You will love having a hydrangea bush!

      Reply
  11. Anika says

    September 9, 2020 at 10:46 am

    I totally want to try this! Dried flowers make the perfect addition to flat lays and lifestyle photos. Thanks for sharing this, great tips 🙂

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      Yes you definitely should and they totally are a great addition to a flatlay!

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    September 9, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    those flowers look like real nice as decorations! I’ve been wanting to have flowers as a home decor as well.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you so much! you should definitely try it out! It was easy and fun to do!

      Reply
  13. Aislinn Short says

    September 9, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    Beautiful flowers! I love hydrangeas and I be they make beautiful fall decor! I’ll have to try this out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      Yes you definitely should! It is perfect for fall!

      Reply
  14. Amie says

    September 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    Oooh these tips are amazing, I’m definitely going to try this!

    Love, Amie ❤

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you. You definitely should! It was fun and easy to do!

      Reply
  15. Fadima Mooneira says

    September 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Hydrangeas are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your tips with me.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you! I love hydrangeas too!

      Reply
  16. Holly says

    September 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Hi, Charity! I really enjoyed this! Hydrangeas are one of my favorite blooms too. I love how you’ve arranged yours in that beautiful farmhouse vase. Everything about the charm brightens up your kitchen. Beautiful!

    Your tips are very helpful as well. Thank you for sharing what worked best. There are so many methods out there, but many of them simply don’t work!

    Sending love to you and your family. I hope each of you are blessed and happy. ♥

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you so much Holly. I really appreciate your kind comment. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy as well!

      Reply
  17. Jaya Avendel says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    I won two pink and white hydrangea bushes at a baking content seven years ago and have loved them ever since, but I love the color of your flowers! Drying out the stems is a great way to have the flowers in the house a little longer, so I love the tips you share! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      Oh how fun! pink hydrangeas are beautiful too! So glad you enjoyed the post!

      Reply
  18. melissa major says

    September 11, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    These are some very helpful tips for sure! The flowers look lovely so I am tempted to try this out

    Mel 🌙 | Moonlight Mel

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Thank you! You definitely should! It was so easy and fun to do!

      Reply
  19. Elle says

    September 11, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    I love hydrangeas! Great tips! I’m going to harvest my lavender today and hopefully dry them out but I’m a bit worried I’m a little late – I’ll give a good go though! Thank you for posting this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Thank you so much! You should try it anyways just to see what happens! Hopefully you aren’t too late. And even you are, you can always try it again next year and that way you will know!

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:48 am

      Thank you so much! You should try it anyways just to see what happens! Hopefully you aren’t too late. And even you are, you can always try it again next year and that way you will know.

      Reply
  20. Riana Ang-Canning says

    September 15, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    I love hydrangeas so much! I wish I had a bush so I could dry them too. Would look gorgeous in the fall!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 15, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      Yes! I am loving using them as fall decor this year!

      Reply
  21. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    September 18, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Thanks for sharing, this looks a great way of keeping flowers for longer 🙂

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 18, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Yes it sure is a great way to do that!

      Reply
  22. Esther says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:02 am

    These are so beautiful. I never thought to dry hydrangeas ouf of fear of it becoming messy. But this really simplifies the process.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:27 am

      Yes, you should try it! It wasn’t messy at all! I thought it would be messy too!

      Reply
  23. Maisie says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:06 am

    Very helpeful! Thank you for your post 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:28 am

      Thank you. Glad you found it helpful!

      Reply
  24. Linda H says

    May 7, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Loving the info you share! Thank you! Two years ago, I purchased freshly cut hydrangea stems from a farmer’s market. They told me they were ready to be dried & tied the long stems together with twine for hanging upside down. I took their advice & dried them upside down in my garage. After over a year of forgetting about them, they were still beautiful. They are brittle, so they do need to be handled gently. I cut off the flower heads & placed varied shades in a tall glass hurricane pillar. They look lovely!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 8, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Awe I bet that does look so lovely! They are so beautiful when they are dried!

      Reply

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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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#vintagepatriotic #vintagepatrioticdecor #vintageamericana #vintageamerican #patrioticvibes #patriotictablescape
Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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#32ndbirthday #birthdaycakeideas #poundcakes #poundcakerecipe #creamcheesepoundcake #birthdaydesserts
Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderf Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! We added a few more plants to our window box this weekend and I’m so happy with how it turned out. It just needed a little bit more color and height, and now I think it looks much better! 🌺 What did y’all get into this weekend?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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#windowbox #windowboxes #windowboxesofinstagram #windowboxwednesday #windowboxbeauty #windowboxesofcharleston
I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat food! In case you didn’t know, Pure Cravings is the first and only brand that mercury tests every single tuna and salmon, and every catch of sardines and mackerel, to ensure it’s safe for cats! And since I’m a loud and proud cat mom, I only want to give the very best to my fur babies! 😻 And I’m sure you do too! That’s why they were nice enough to give me a coupon code to share with you guys! Just use the code “morningsonmacedonia” to get 10% off your order from Pure Cravings!! Trust me, your feline companions will thank you!! 😹 #PureCravingsPawtner #purecravingspet
The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’ The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’t know why I’ve never actually had my olive oil out on the counter, especially since I use it every night!! But I guess I just didn’t have a cute enough dispenser for it. So I’m glad I have one now! Do you leave oil & vinegar out on your counters too?! 

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🌸It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌸It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends!

I just love how my DIY herb garden markers turned out! You may remember, I made these last year and they are still going strong again this year! I love the way they look and I think it really pops inside my herb garden! 🪴 I will share my blog post here which explains more in depth on how I made these markers: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/herb-garden-markers-diy/ 🌱 Be sure to go check it out and let me know what you think below!

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#herbgarden #gardenmarkers #gardenmarker #plantmarker #plantlabel #diygarden #diygardening
This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlott This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlotte. And there is a little gem hidden nearby called @thedepotatgibsonmill And if you’re a vintage lover like myself, then you’ve got to check it out!! It was literally the biggest antique store I’ve ever been in and filled to the brim with vintage goodies! My mission was to find some vintage patriotic goodies and I think I accomplished that goal!! 🇺🇸 I can’t wait to go back when we have more time and really shop and explore the place even more! If you’re in that area, you’ve got to go check it out my friends! 😉
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#thedepotatgibsonmill #thedepot #gibsonmill #vintagepatriotic #americanadecor #vintageamericana
This weekend on the blog I shared a copycat recipe This weekend on the blog I shared a copycat recipe of Panera’s lemon drop cookies! And they turned out to be delicious of course 😋 You can get the full recipe over on my blog here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/panera-lemon-drop-cookie-recipe/ 🍪 I just love anything lemon flavored this time of the year, don’t you?!
And I’m using my handy dandy @caraway_home baking sheets here. Which reminds me, today is the last day to have guaranteed shipping in time for Mother’s Day!! And you can use my code “MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10” to get an extra 10% off the already discounted bundles!! Trust me, your mom would love anything from Caraway! They are the best!! 🙌🏻 #CarawayHomeMothersDaySale #carawayhome #lemoncookies #lemoncookie #copycatrecipe #lemondropcookies
Well, this weekend has been one for the books! Not Well, this weekend has been one for the books! Not only did we get to see @codyjohnson live, but we also got to meet my favorite comedian and podcaster this weekend! If you haven’t heard @johnbcrist is absolutely hilarious 🤣 My cheeks hurt from laughing so much!! But all in all it was an incredible weekend and I hope you all had a great one too my friends! 😉
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#netpositive #johncrist #johncristcomedy #codyjohnson #cojo #cojonation #charlottencevents #visitcharlotte
Catch me out here every summer night 😉 I’m lo Catch me out here every summer night 😉 I’m loving how our hot tub deck turned out! It’s been so much fun to sit out here and enjoy the evenings. And of course go for a quick soak in the hot tub too! 🙌🏻 Although, I’ll miss it tonight because we’re headed to see Cody Johnson in concert!! I got these tickets for my husband’s birthday back in January so we’ve been waiting a long time for this 😂 And I can’t wait!! What are y’all up to this weekend??
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#porchgoals #hottubs #hottubparty #firepit🔥 #firepitseason #weekendgoals
If you’re a wax melt lover like myself, then you If you’re a wax melt lover like myself, then you need to check out @antiquecandleco_ 😉 Not only do they have amazing candles, but they also offer these awesome wax melts too! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” to get 20% off these wax melts or anything on their site too! Now’s the time to shop for Mother’s Day gifts too my friends! Especially since they have all their summer scents out right now too!! 🙌🏻

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#waxwarmer #waxmelts #waxmeltsobsessed #waxmeltsofinstagram❤️ #waxmeltlover #waxmeltsaddict #antiquecandleco
Time to make this window box a little better 😉 Time to make this window box a little better 😉 I always love refreshing it for spring! We got this window box from @flowerwindowboxes a couple of years ago and love it! It really makes our house pop I think! I love watching everything bloom and grow during the season! Do you have a window box too?! Let me know 👇🏻
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#windowbox #windowboxwednesday #windowboxes #flowerboxes #charlestonwindowboxes #flowerbox
Since y’all loved my raised garden bed so much w Since y’all loved my raised garden bed so much when I shared it last week, I figured I would share exactly everything I planted in it today! And given that it’s only been about 2 weeks since I planted everything, it’s really starting to take off and bloom already!! I got most of these pretty flowers from @reemscreeknursery and I can’t wait to see it all covered and full of flowers soon too! Do you guys have a raised garden bed?? And if so, what do you like to plant in it?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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#raisedgardenbeds #raisedgardenbed #flowerbed #flowerbeds #flowerbeddesign
Since I’ve been on a planting spree here lately, Since I’ve been on a planting spree here lately, I figured I’d include my little kitties and plant some catnip for them too! 😹 And I’m so glad I did. Now they love going on the screened in porch even more since they can munch on some catnip now too! 😂 Have a happy Monday my friends!
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#catsandcatnip #catnip #catniphigh #catnipplant #petsafeplants #funnycatsofinstagram
I made the cutest little succulent garden for our I made the cutest little succulent garden for our screened in porch the other day and I just love how it turned out. Plus, it was so simple and easy to make! I got most everything I needed to make it from @loweshomeimprovement too! I shared the full tutorial about how I made it all over on my blog today so be sure to check that out here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/diy-succulent-garden/ 🪴 Have a happy Saturday my friends!!

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We had the best time being tourists in our own cit We had the best time being tourists in our own city this past weekend. As you know, I was off work all last week so I had a little staycation and it was glorious. But, we did spend a whole day in downtown Asheville and had a great date night! First, we stopped at @theblackbirdrestaurant for some brunch and then spent some time strolling and shopping all the stores like @mastgeneralstore and @anthropologie 🛍️ And our dinner at @ukiahrestaurant was amazing! That was our first time going there and it did not disappoint! And of course, we couldn’t end the evening without a sweet treat, so we got some @asheville.chocolate 🍫 All in all, a great date night and great week off. Although, I’m super bummed my staycation is over and it’s back to reality now 😂
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#visitasheville #ashevillenc #ashevillefood #ashevillefoodie #travelasheville #downtownasheville
I’ve got the most exciting news today friends!! I’ve got the most exciting news today friends!! @minkycouture is having a HUGE sale, just in time for Mother’s Day!! You can use my code “CHARITYG” to get 60% off any full priced blanket on their site! Plus, FREE shipping! 🙌🏻 I’m telling y’all, these would make such an amazing Mother’s Day gift. Once you have a Minky, you will never go back! 😉 They seriously are the softest and most cozy blankets ever. Do you own a Minky too?! Let me know below which one is your favorite if so! 👇🏻
I’m loving these outdoor solar lanterns that I g I’m loving these outdoor solar lanterns that I got from @target a few weeks ago! And they look perfect on our hot tub deck! Plus, the light they give off at night is amazing! Perfect for spring and summertime! 

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I was a busy bee this weekend getting my raised fl I was a busy bee this weekend getting my raised flower bed all ready for the season! 🐝 After taking a trip to @loweshomeimprovement and getting all the raised bed soil and plants, I was all ready to go! But, I’m so happy with how it all turned out and I can’t wait to see everything fill in and grow throughout the summer! 🌺 And of course I had to get some flowers that attract hummingbirds since little Miss Riley loves to watch them from the office window 😹 So hopefully some will stop by soon for her to see! Do you have a raised garden bed too?? If so, what do you plant in yours?? Let me know below 👇🏻 
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#raisedbeds #raisedbedgarden #lowespartner #raisedbedgardening #raisedflowerbed #flowerbed #loweshomeimprovement
If you’re looking for the perfect summertime tea If you’re looking for the perfect summertime tea, this hibiscus berry tea from @tearunners is definitely it! So yummy and refreshing! Plus, you can snag this tea and any other tea for 18% off today only! So don’t miss out on their delicious, award winning teas! This one is perfect to enjoy while sittin out on the porch too! Use my link in stories to order yours today! 😉
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#tearunners #hibiscustea #hibiscustea🌺 #icedteas #icedtealover

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