This Elderberry Tea is a sweet comforting drink for when you aren't feeling good. Drink during cold and flu season to boost your immune system.
This Elderberry Tea is perfect for when you aren't feeling good. Elderberries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants which may boost your immune system.
The next time you are feeling sick, reach for some of this tea and some Tofu Noodle Soup.
This tea is sweet, tart and fruity. It has ginger root to add some spice.
It is a nice alternative to elderberry syrup, which I also keep on hand for when I feel something coming on.
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What Does Elderberry Tea Taste Like?
This sweet Elderberry Tea tastes like berry candy in tea form! It gets it sweetness from maple syrup. If you don't want sweet tea, use less or skip it.
Made with dried elderberries and ginger root, it is healthy satisfying.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Dried Elderberries: You can find dried elderberries in the bulk section of many grocery stores or health food stores. You can also order dried elderberries online.
- Ginger: I used fresh ginger root. You could also use ground ginger. You'll use a lot less if using ground ginger.
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, sugar, or your favorite sweetener.
🔪 Instructions
- Pour water, dried elderberries, and fresh ginger into a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain.
- Add maple syrup.
🥡 Storage
This elderberry tea recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon
- Other spices: nutmeg, allspice, cardamom
- Vegan creamer
- Plant-based milk
- Lemon juice
- Hibiscus flowers
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📋 Recipe
Elderberry Tea
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried elderberries
- 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
For Serving
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or another sweetener
Instructions
- Pour water into a saucepan. Add dried elderberries and ginger. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain.
- Add maple syrup.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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