Immune Boosting Elderberry Tea

It’s that time of year again cough, cold, and flu season.  Never fear I have something that will help, Immune Boosting Elderberry Tea!  This tea is quick and easy to make and packs a powerful immune-strengthening punch.

Elderberries are HEALTHY and include minerals like iron, phosphorous, and copper.  It is a wonderful source of vitamins A, B, and Vitamin C!  Vitamin C is much needed in the cold and flu season.  It also is anti-inflammatory…Yahoo!  *One Caution, if you have any autoimmune disease go very lightly on the elderberries and a little heavier on the other ingredients in this nutritious tea.

Immune Boosting Elderberry Tea

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 cups boiling purified water

4 TBS. dried elderberries

3 TBS dried mint leaves

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. raw honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring the four cups of purified water to a boil.
2. In a large tea strainer, combine all the ingredients and steep in the water for 8 minutes.
3. Add 1 tsp. raw honey to the teapot before serving.

More information on brewing the perfect pot of tea HERE!

Consider adding these other, IMMUNE-BOOSTING herbs to your teacup…

• Astragalus root
• Calendula
• Echinacea (omit if you have an autoimmune disease)
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Licorice root
• Olive leaf (go very light if you have an autoimmune disease)
• Oregano essential oil
• Onguard essential oil

Blessings,

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*These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Pregnant or lactating women and persons with known medical conditions should consult a physician.