Basic Elderberry Tea Recipe
You can use either fresh or dried elderberries to make tea. Dried berries are easiest to find and store, and they’re what most people use.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon dried elderberries (or 2-3 tablespoons fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick, a slice of fresh ginger, or a couple of cloves
- Honey or lemon, to taste
Instructions
- Combine elderberries and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Note: Cook elderberries to break down naturally occurring compounds that may cause stomach upset if eaten raw.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the berries.
- Pour into your favorite mug and sweeten with honey or add lemon, if desired.
Notes
This recipe makes about one serving. If you’d like to make a larger batch, simply multiply the ingredients.
Find it online: https://commonsensehome.com/elderberry-tea/