Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Michelle

There are so many amazing things about this tea, I hated choosing a name, but I’m calling it Raspberry Leaf Tea, or Cinnamon Elderberry ImmuniTEA (see what I did there?) … Whatever you wanna call it, I can’t wait to tell you how to make it (and why you should)!

Bill was sick. Like a dog.

I had been taking my daily dose of Elderberry Syrup (learn Does Elderberry Syrup Boost Your Immune System & how to make it here) but this cold was nasty and I knew I needed backup.

So I started playing around with some ingredients that I knew would help and created a DIY tea blend that I now have on hand, premixed and ready, every fall and winter.

Raspberry Leaf Tea

INGREDIENTS

2 TB dried elderberries (save with code SOULYRESTED)

1 TB raspberry leaf

1 TB astragalus root

1 TB cinnamon chips (more info about where I source these here)

 

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a tea steeper. I love this one.

Steep in a quart jar for 4 hours.

Strain, add ice, sweetener (optional), and enjoy cold. Or heat up for a delicious cup of hot tea.

Notes about this Raspberry Leaf Tea

• I’m elated that I’ve heard back from many of you who are making this tea this winter, after I shared the recipe with you, and so far it’s been quite a hit! If you try it, let me know what your family thinks!
• I source the first 3 ingredients at my favorite organic tea company. Use code SOULYRESTED to save!
• For the cinnamon chips I go to Azure Standard. If it’s your first order of $50 or more, use code SOULYRESTED10 to save on those too!
• For even more impact I sometimes add one or all of these as well, as I’m steeping this tea:

1. 1. 1. dried mint
      2. dried yarrow
      3. dried stevia leaves (use code SOULYRESTED and save)

• I grow the mint in my garden and dehydrate it every summer. It adds even more flavor.
• The yarrow I forage, along the roadsides, and dehydrate that as well. Both the mint and the yarrow make this tea even more effective at fighting off colds
• The stevia leaves add some natural, no-calorie sweetness if you need that. But honestly I usually drink this without any sweetener. It’s that good.
• If you want to add sweetener when the cold brew is ready, maple syrup is the best option. It’s a delicious all-natural sweetener that mixes beautifully into cold drinks.
• Make sure your elderberries are organic. For lots of incredible insight into elderberries, you’ll love this episode on my podcast: Why take elderberry syrup? (s5 e12)

Talk to me about your Raspberry Leaf Tea!

If you have any questions, leave a comment below. And please tag me on ig to show me your raspberry leaf tea @souly.rested.

 

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