Elderberries can be used in jellies, pies, or baked goods much like any berry. They can also be dried and made into teas, tinctures, and syrups for medicinal purposes.
This tea has a naturally sweet flavor on its own from the elderberries, but sweetened to taste with a small amount of raw honey if desired. I like adding herbs like turmeric and cinnamon for added benefits and flavor, but these arenβt necessary either.
Ingredients
- 16 oz filtered water or bottled water)
- 2 TBSP dried elderberries
- ΒΌ tsp cinnamon
- Β½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- Put water and elderberries into a small saucepan.
- Add turmeric and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes. This helps bring out the beneficial properties of the elderberries.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Finally, strain through a fine mesh strainer and pour into individual mugs.
- Stir in raw honey if using.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For an iced tea, pour into a mason jar and allow to cool, then refrigerate for up to 1 week. Serve over ice if desired.
Do you use elderberries to ward off sickness? What other natural remedies do you swear by? Please leave a comment:
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