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December 9, 2019

Easy Elderberry Tea Recipe (+ Health Benefits)

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Elderberry Tea is a delicious and immune boosting tea that’s made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, and honey. This healthy tea can strengthen the immune system and fight off a cold or flu. Here is a simple and easy recipe that shows how you can make this natural remedy tea at home! 

Elderberry Tea is a delicious and immune boosting tea that’s made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, and honey. This healthy tea can strengthen the immune system and fight off a cold. Here is a simple and easy recipe that shows how you can make this natural remedy tea at home! #ElderberryTea #ElderberryRecipe

Table of Contents

  • Health benefits of elderberry tea
  • How to make elderberry tea
  • What does elderberry tea taste like?
  • Elderberry recipes for kids
  • Easy Elderberry Tea Recipe (+ Health Benefits)

Health benefits of elderberry tea

Elderberry (also called Sambucus nigra) is the dark purple berry from the European elder tree. It’s packed with antioxidants and vitamins, and therefore is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. To add this immune boosting plant to my diet, I have made many elderberry recipes such as Elderberry Syrup, Elderberry Gummies (great for kids), and this warm and comforting elderberry tea.

Closeup of dried elderberries.

Below are a few important health benefits of elderberries that are supported by studies:

  • Boost immunity: This is the most important benefit of elderberries and elderberry tea. It helps to increase antioxidant levels in the body and helps fight flu. Elderberries also offer protection against viruses that might damage cell walls, and decrease mucus production during cold and flu.
  • Enhance heart health: Elderberries are rich in potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure and reduce the strain on the heart. 
  • Improve digestive health: The fiber in elderberries helps to enhance digestion and treat digestive issues like constipation, gas, and bloating.
  • Other benefits include strengthening bones, improving hair and skin health, and fight inflammation.

You can also add other immune supportive herbs such as ginger and cloves to your elderberry tea for an even better result.

Elderberry tea key ingredients: dried elderberries, raw honey, cinnamon sticks, and fresh ginger.

How to make elderberry tea

This elderberry tea recipe uses dried black elderberries. They are available at local herb shops or online from Amazon. You can use organic ingredients to make organic elderberry tea.

Just add water, dried elderberries, cinnamon stick, and ginger slices in a pot, and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cover the pot, simmering for 20 minutes.

  • Adding water, dried elderberries, cinnamon sticks, and ginger slices into a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil.

Strain out the elderberries and ginger. Remember NOT to add raw honey with the other ingredients at the beginning, as the high temperature will destroy many great nutrients of the raw honey.

  • Straining out elderberries, cinnamon stick, and ginger.
  • Using the back of a spoon, press elderberries lightly to release as much juice as possible.

After straining, it’s important to press the elderberries to release more juices. You’ll be surprised to see how much more liquid you can get by doing so. Once your tea is not too hot, add raw honey and sweeten it to taste.

What does elderberry tea taste like?

Homemade elderberry tea is earthy, sweet, and tart with a lingering berry flavor.

Elderberry recipes for kids

My kids always like to add more honey or sugar to the tea. You can also add other flavors such as lemon or orange juice. If you make extra elderberry tea, you can let them cool down, and store in mason jars in the refrigerator. Serve them with ice for elderberry ice tea. 

More Elderberries Recipes You’ll Love:

  • Elderberry Syrup
  • Elderberry Gummies
Elderberry Tea is a delicious and immune boosting tea that’s made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, and honey. This healthy tea can strengthen the immune system and fight off a cold. Here is a simple and easy recipe that shows how you can make this natural remedy tea at home! 

Easy Elderberry Tea Recipe (+ Health Benefits)

Elderberry Tea is a delicious and immune boosting tea that’s made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, and honey. This healthy tea can strengthen the immune system and fight off a cold. Here is a simple and easy recipe that shows how you can make this natural remedy tea at home! 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons dried elderberries
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey

Instructions 

  • In a small saucepan, add water, dried elderberries, cinnamon stick and fresh ginger slices.
  • Bring the water to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and strain out elderberries, cinnamon stick, and ginger.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and ginger. Then using the back of a spoon, press elderberries lightly to release as much juice as possible.
  • Once the tea is not too hot, add honey. Stir to incorporate. Test and add more honey if needed. (It’s important to add raw honey when the tea is not too hot, as the high temperature will destroy some of its nutrients.)
  • Pour into individual tea cups and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have other health conditions, you need to consult your doctor first.
  • Add raw honey only right before serving.
  • Leftover tea can be cooled and stored in an airtight mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add ice to make it into elderberry ice tea.
Author: izzycooking
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Elderberry Tea
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Elderberry Tea is a delicious and immune boosting tea that’s made with dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, and honey. This healthy tea can strengthen the immune system and fight off a cold. Here is a simple and easy recipe that shows how you can make this natural remedy tea at home!  #ElderberryTea #ElderberryRecipe #DriedElderberries

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon sticks, dried elderberries, ginger, honey

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  1. Beth says

    January 22, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    What a tasty and beneficial drink! So helpful during this cold and flu season!

    Reply
  2. Brandi says

    January 22, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    Everyone around us is getting sick this year. I’m looking for something that will keep me ahead of it! This was perfect.

    Reply
    • Tina says

      November 20, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      5 stars
      So wild to read a post from January of this year “everyone around us us getting sick..”

      Reply
  3. Mariruth Kim says

    April 11, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    I don’t have cinnamon sticks. How much ground cinnamon should I use instead?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      April 12, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Hi Mariruth, you can use about 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon instead. Izzy

      Reply
  4. Kandle says

    May 6, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    Can I eat the berries after I made the tea?

    Reply
  5. Kandle says

    May 6, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Can I eat the berries after I boiled?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      May 7, 2020 at 11:56 am

      Yes, they’re edible, but they don’t taste good on their own. You’ll need to add them to some recipes such as muffins or pancakes for a berry flavor.

      Reply
  6. Vangie says

    May 8, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    So glad I found this recipe! Thank you

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      May 8, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      Hi Vangie, great to hear you like this recipe. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  7. Lise Tillman says

    July 25, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    How long will the refrigerated tea be good to drink, before it needs to be disposed of?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      July 26, 2020 at 5:33 am

      Hi Lise, this elderberry tea is best within one day, but good for 3 or 4 days if you store it in the refrigerator. Hope it helps.

      Reply
  8. Elina says

    September 1, 2020 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I had read the craze over elderberry and had to try it and I love I found this recipe as I am a complete herbal tea person. It is soothing with an incredible taste. Thank you! Can a few drops of peppermint, lemon, or sweet orange oil be added? Or any recommendation?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 1, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Hi Elina, thanks for letting me know. You can definitely add peppermint, lemon or orange oil. Other choices I like include orange peel (my favorite), thyme, and mint. You can also mix it with chamomile tea.

      Reply
  9. CARINA A MEDEIROS says

    September 4, 2020 at 10:50 pm

    Such a yummy tea! Thsnk you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 5, 2020 at 9:35 am

      Hi Carnia, Glad you like this recipe. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  10. CARINA A MEDEIROS says

    September 4, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    Typo*
    Such a yummy tea! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
  11. Charlotte says

    October 25, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    I don’t usually have fresh ginger, can I use dried ginger instead?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      October 25, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Charlotte, you can use dried ginger for this recipe. Hope you like your Elderberry tea!

      Reply
      • Charlotte says

        October 26, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        How much? You recommended 1/2 tap for cinnamon, would I use the same amount for ginger?

        Reply
        • izzycooking says

          October 26, 2020 at 6:07 pm

          Hi Charlotte, the rule of thumb is to 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for every 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger. So for this recipe can use about 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger. Hope this helps. Izzy

          Reply
          • Charlotte says

            October 26, 2020 at 10:23 pm

            Thank you!!

  12. Christy says

    October 28, 2020 at 12:29 am

    Can I use ginger essential oil instead of ground or dried ginger ?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      October 29, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Christy, you can substitute ginger essential oil in place of the spice. Use it very sparingly because it could overwhelm your tea if you use too much.

      Reply

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