Winter Drinks: Elderberry-Ginger Tea

This elderberry-ginger tea is perfect for keeping you warm on a chilly day.

By Letitia L. Star
December/January 2012

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• 2 cups water
• 2 tea bags (black or green) OR 2 tablespoons loose tea
• 2 tablespoons dried elderberries
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger OR 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1. In a medium saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Remove from heat and steep for at least 5 minutes.

2. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Serve this soothing tea warm in mugs or teacups.

Letitia L. Star is a freelance writer and recipe developer who frequently contributes to The Herb Companion.

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