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homemade tea for boosting immunity made with dried ginger, echinacea, and elderberries

Herbal Teas for Cold and Flu

A soothing herbal tea blend made with elderflower, yarrow, peppermint, ginger, and chamomile to help ease cold and flu symptoms naturally. Sip warm to support your immune system, reduce congestion, and promote rest.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Breathe Easy Blend

  • 1 cup peppermint
  • 1/2 cup thyme
  • 1/2 cup elderflower

Immune Booster Blend

  • 1 cup elderberry
  • 1/2 cup echinacea
  • 1/2 cup ginger dried or thinly sliced fresh

Sore Throat Soother

  • 1 cup marshmallow root
  • 1/2 cup licorice root
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon chips or 1/4 cup powder

Calm & Rest Blend

  • 1 cup lemon balm
  • 1 cup chamomile
  • 1/2 cup ginger dried or thinly sliced fresh

Warming Winter Tea

  • 1 cup cinnamon chips
  • 1/2 cup cloves
  • 1/2 cup ginger dried or thinly sliced fresh
  • 1/2 cup dried orange peel

Instructions
 

  • Mix ingredients for the type of tea that you want to make. Crust or lightly break larger leaves and roots.
  • Store the blend in an airtight glass jar.

To Brew

  • Use 1 tbsp of blend per 8 oz of how water.
  • Steep covered for 10-15 minutes (simmer Immune Boost Blend for 15-20 minutes to cook the elderberries and remove toxins)
  • Strain, add honey to taste, and sip.
  • For Warming Winter Tea: simmer 1 tbsp of the blend in 8 oz of water for 15 minutes, then strain, add raw honey or elderberry syrup, and enjoy.