This post should be called Elderberry Tea two ways because I use them both.
When I travel I tend to make the teas directly from the dried berry. Whereas when I am tucked into my own space, I like to make the tea from the Elderberry Syrup that is a homemade staple in my fridge. Elderberries daily that is the rule.
Elderberry Tea-Tea
In this instance you make a simple tea from the berries themselves.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil and pour over 1Tbl Dried Elderberries. Allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
Drink straight up or stir in some honey while thinking a lovely thought.
Elderberry Syrup Tea
***Do not make this style of tea with the store bought variety unless it directs you to.
This is my favorite way to take elderberry daily. The syrup is a delicious purple-black liquid and feels decadent. I like simple things that make me feel really taken care of.
I add a TBL of syrup (Recipe) to 1 cup of hot but not boiling water. Mix together, stir in some kindness, and voila.
Where can you get Dried Elderberries and bulk herbs?
I mail order mine from several different places, including:
Mountain Rose Herbs
Frontier
If I am in Baltimore, I get them from my friend Jenny at Zensations.
Scientific Literature (retrieved: 2/5/17):
Elderberries against the Flu
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9395631
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19548290
Why Honey?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28663690
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28539734
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17877657
Medical Disclaimer: None of this should be misconstrued as medical advice.
