You’ll also love Easy Infused Water Recipes, Instant Pot Infused Water and Hot Chocolate Bomb. Suitable for vegetarian, gluten free, and paleo diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Store-bought elderberry tea can be expensive and hard to come by, but it’s easy to make it at home with dried elderberries. Elderberries are loaded with vitamin A and C, and some studies have shown that you can shorten the length of the flu or cold when you begin an elderberry regimen at the first sign of symptoms. Keeping dried elderberries in your pantry is a great way to be prepared at the first sign of sniffles and sneezing.
What Are Elderberries?
Elderberries are common across North American and Central Europe. The berries are small, dark purple, and grow in clusters. They are commonly foraged for use in jelly, pie, and for making Elderberry tea. They are used in various over the counter cold and flu treatments (although these treatments tend to have a lot of extra sugar to sweeten them).
Why You’ll ♡ This
Inexpensive – You can make your own Elderberry Tea at a fraction of the cost of store-bought syrups.Pantry Staples – Add dried elderberries to your pantry and this is easy to make with staples from your pantry.Immune-boosting – Elderberries are high in vitamins A and C and some studies indicate they may boost your immune system.
Tools Needed
Handy saucepan.Measuring cups and teaspoons.Honey.
Ready to make this tea with Elderberries? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Elderberry Tea
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Boil dried elderberries in water for 20 minutes. Strain out the berries and add the juice of 1 lemon and the honey.Pour into mugs and serve.
Expert Tips
Use a fine-mesh strainer or a tea ball to hold the dried berries for easy removal.
Delicious Variations
Boost your tea – Add ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and ½ tsp of turmeric for even more potential immune-boosting power. Ginger – steep a few slices of fresh ginger with the dried berries. Make it vegan – use maple syrup instead of honey.Chill it – and add ice for a delicious iced tea variation.
Storage
Elderberry Tea can be made and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Serve it iced or reheat it on the stove or in a microwave-safe mug.
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Weight Watchers Points
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