Elderberry-Hibiscus Iced Tea
Elderberries contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants, along with vitamins A and C, calcium, magnesium, iron, niacin, and potassium. Enjoy this potent combination of elderberry and hibiscus in a cool iced tea. The beautiful color and tangy flavor can be sipped throughout the day or served at a luncheon. Your guests will be happy to know that they’re being served a vitamin-rich and delicious tonic.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
1 tablespoon dried black elderberries (sambucus nigra)
Pinch lavender flowers
16 ounces boiling water
Raw honey or sweetener of choice to taste
Instructions
1
Place hibiscus flowers, elderberries, and lavender in quart-size mason jar. Add boiling water. Cover and steep 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and allow to cool.
2
Sweeten with honey or sweetener of choice.
3
Serve cold over ice, garnished with lemon or lime slices.
Serves 2
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
1 tablespoon dried black elderberries (sambucus nigra)
Pinch lavender flowers
16 ounces boiling water
Raw honey or sweetener of choice to taste
Directions
1
Place hibiscus flowers, elderberries, and lavender in quart-size mason jar. Add boiling water. Cover and steep 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and allow to cool.
2
Sweeten with honey or sweetener of choice.
3
Serve cold over ice, garnished with lemon or lime slices.
Serves 2