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While many garden enthusiasts enjoy the beauty of geraniums, a lesser-known fact is that some varieties are perfectly safe for consumption. Specifically, scented geraniums, or pelargoniums, can be brewed into a flavorful and aromatic herbal tea, though not all varieties are edible. This guide helps you identify the right plants and learn how to prepare a delicious and soothing cup of geranium tea.

Native to South Africa, many aromatic pelargonium species, commonly known as scented geraniums, have been safely used for centuries to flavor foods and drinks. This practice includes brewing a soothing herbal tea, known for its fragrant and potential medicinal properties. You can indeed use specific pelargoniums in tea, provided you identify the correct edible varieties.

Contrary to popular belief, most of the plants commonly called "geraniums" are actually scented *Pelargoniums*, and a key fact is that their aromatic leaves and flowers are edible. It is this important botanical distinction that determines which parts of the plant are safe for human consumption.