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Elderberry Tea

A naturally sweet and tart elderberry tea that is easy to make and perfect hot or iced.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 tablespoons dried elderberries
  • 2 cups fresh water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons raw honey per cup optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice per cup optional
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional
  • 2 thin slices fresh ginger optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan or kettle
  • Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Mugs or teacups
  • Honey dipper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Measure 2 tablespoons of dried elderberries and set aside.
  2. Bring 2 cups of fresh water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the cinnamon stick and fresh ginger slices if using and warm together for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the dried elderberries, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently.
  5. Steep for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to extract full flavor.
  6. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into mugs, discarding the berries and spices.
  7. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of raw honey per cup and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice per cup, adjusting to taste.

Notes

Leftover elderberries can be refrigerated and resteeped the next day with fresh water for a second batch.