Nourishing Tea Recipe

I’m so loving this nourishing tea recipe. The herbs I chose for this blend offer medicinal properties that can assist the body in staying in balance throughout the winter season. Plus, it tastes DElicious! 

Ingredients: 

2 cups water 

11/2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers

2 teaspoons dried green tea 

1 1/2 teaspoon dried elderberries 

1-2 teaspoons raw honey 

Empty tea bag or loose tea infuser 

Add 2 cups of water to a small pan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in honey, add tea blend. Allow to steep 30 minutes minimum. I usually let my mixture steep 1 hour at room temperature. 

Remove the tea infuser. This tea is delicious hot or cold. Be sure to allow mixture to reach room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. 

* You can also use 2 teabags of each tea in place of the loose tea. 

* The dried elderberries can be purchased online or at a local health food store. 

*This recipe is not your typical cup of tea recipe. The ratios used were to create a more concentrated recipe. 

Although, not quite as strong as an herbal infusion, yet much stronger than a regular cup of tea. 

I prefer to have mine chilled, unless I'm already chilled, then warmed is sooo much better. I usually drink about 2 oz once a day throughout the winter season for immunity support.  

If I’m starting to feel low energy or have been around someone who has been sick, then I will enjoy an 8 ounce cup of warm tea. 

* Chamomile: 

Immune system support

Sore throat relief

Anti-inflammatory

Sleep aid

Antioxidants 

* Green Tea:

Immune cell regulation

Anti-inflammatory properties

Antiviral properties

Antioxidants 

* Elderberry - Sambucus:

Anti-inflammatory 

Antiviral 

Antioxidants 

Immune system support 

* Raw Honey: 

Antiseptic 

Antibacterial 

Anti-inflammatory 

Cough suppressant

Immune system support

Antioxidants

** Be sure to check for drug interactions and side effects with the green tea, chamomile, elderberry and even the honey, before using.