Raspberry Leaf Tea

Last Updated on September 13, 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)!

Raspberry Leaf Tea, to the rescue…

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 (save with code SOULYRESTED)

1 TB astragalus root (save with code SOULYRESTED)

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. Go here for more details about my favorite food supplier that delivers all across the U.S.
• 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 (use code SOULYRESTED and save)
      2. dried yarrow (use code SOULYRESTED and save)
      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. And huge BONUS: the minerals in maple syrup boost your immune system.
• Make sure your elderberries are organic. The ones I link to above are the only ones I use.

More about these ingredients

Read more about why I chose these 4 ingredients for my immuniTEA blend here:

• Why elderberries? More on them here.
• Why raspberry leaf? Read that here. 
• Why astragalus root? Read that here.
• Why cinnamon chips? Read that here.

Or dive into more info in this detailed list I just sent out to my Insiders right here.

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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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