Elderberry Tea (4oz)
Hello To Natural introduces Alice Carol Tea Collection. This line of teas were inspired by and named after my late mother. Our tea is organically grown and locally sourced and we invite you to try our dried Elderberry tea for all of its wonderful benefits as well as its delicious and refreshing taste!
Elderberry tea is a warm and soothing drink that helps ward off colds and flu. These inky purple berries from the Sambucus tree are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and immune-boosting compounds.
Elderberries contain antioxidants that shore up the immune system, and have been used for hundreds of years to fight colds and respiratory infections. They’re high in flavanoids, vitamin A, vitamin c, and dietary fiber, and can help reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Many of those benefits are thanks to the anthocyanin, which gives the berries their deep purple color.
Benefits of Elderberry Tea
• Immune system support: Elderberries contain antioxidants and vitamins that may help boost the immune system.
• Reduced inflammation: Elderberries contain flavonoids, which may help reduce swelling and fight inflammation.
• Reduced stress: Elderberry tea may help lessen stress.
• Heart protection: Elderberry tea may help protect the heart.
• Cold and flu relief: Some experts recommend elderberry to help prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms. Limited studies have found that elderberry may help with flu symptoms like fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, cough, and body aches.
• Antiviral properties: Elderberries may have antiviral properties that inhibit the early stages of an infection.
• Natural antihistamine: Elderberry may act as a natural antihistamine.
• Refrigerant: Elderberry may act as a refrigerant to help with fevers.
HOW TO MAKE ELDERBERRY TEA
Make this simple tea in minutes whenever you feel like your immune system can use a boost.
Combine: Add water, dried elderberries, and a cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of dried cloves to a small saucepan and stir well.
Boil: Heat on high just until the tea starts to boil. Then, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Rest: Let the tea cool in the pot for 5 minutes.
Strain: Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug, add some fresh key lime or lemon juice, sweetener of your choice and enjoy.
Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your physician before taking tea if you have any concerns and discontinue if you experience any unusual side effects.
More information about elderberries can be found here.