How To Make Immunity Boosting Herbal Winter Tea Recipe
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This immunity-boosting winter tea will help you to stay healthy during the cold season.
Immunity Boosting Herbal Winter Tea
Indulge in the warmth of a homemade immune-boosting winter tea elixir made with oranges, blue spruce, apples, cinnamon, juniper berries, rosemary, cardamom, fennel, cranberries, griner, rose, rosehip and honey. Join the journey as we explore the health benefits of each ingredient and share a delightful recipe to sip your way to winter wellness. Elevate your winter ritual with this aromatic blend packed with nature’s goodness. Strengthen your immune system, savor the flavors, and embrace the magic of a cup that nourishes both body and soul. Cheers to the enchantment of winter tea!
During the winter, I always find solace in the warmth of a cup that not only soothes the soul but also fortifies my immune system. Sipping herbal teas was a lovely ritual for my family during the winter months. We always had a lot of different dry herbs that we foraged and dried in our pantry during the warm months of the year. This recipe is my favorite family winter tea recipe, and it comes from my family herbal remedies recipe book. It contains all the herbs we like to put in our tea that satisfy all the family members. I’ll share the recipe and the health benefits of each ingredient, allowing you to sip your way to winter wellness. This infusion of herbs is perfect for this time of year, flu season, and contains my favorite immune-boosting herbs.
Ingredients and Health Benefits of Immunity Boosting Herbal Winter Tea:
A cup of this tea has numerous health benefits and medicinal properties.
Oranges – Citrusy Sunshine:
- Health Benefits: Bursting with vitamin C, oranges strengthen the immune system and provide a refreshing dose of antioxidants.
Blue Spruce – Evergreen Resilience:
- Health Benefits: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, blue spruce supports respiratory health and acts as a shield against winter-related issues.
Apples – Nature’s Sweet Nutrient Boost:
- Health Benefits: Apples bring natural sweetness and fiber to aid digestion. Antioxidants like quercetin contribute to overall immune support.
Cinnamon Stick – Warming Comfort:
- Health Benefits: Not just a spice, cinnamon offers anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties linked to improved immune response.
Juniper Berries – Forest of Goodness:
- Health Benefits: Packed with antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds, juniper berries contribute to respiratory and digestive health.
Rosemary – Herbal Resilience:
- Health Benefits: Beyond its aromatic allure, rosemary provides antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and antiviral and antibacterial properties and boosts the immune system.
Cardamom – A Spicy Twist:
- Health Benefits: My favorite one from warming spices, cardamom, introduces warmth and digestive benefits, with its aromatic spice linked to improved immunity.
Fennel – Aniseed Goodness:
- Health Benefits: Adding a licorice flavor, fennel seeds aid digestion and offer immune support, enhancing the tea’s flavor profile.
Cranberries – Tart and Tangy Guardians:
- Health Benefits: Cranberries bring tartness and antioxidants to the mix, supporting overall immunity and urinary tract health.
Honey – Liquid Gold of Nature:
- Health Benefits: Raw honey, a natural sweetener with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, soothes sore throats and provides energy.
Rose Hip – Floral Boost:
- Health Benefits: Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, rose hip enhances the immune-boosting power of the tea, promoting overall well-being.
Ginger – Spicy Vitality:
- Health Benefits: Fresh ginger adds a zesty kick and offers anti-inflammatory benefits, antiviral properties, and antioxidant properties, supporting immune health and digestion.
Rose – Immune Support:
- Vitamin C Content: Rich in vitamin C, rose petals contribute to immune system health and can help ward off common illnesses.
If you like your tea spicy, add cayenne pepper like I do, and add fresh turmeric root if you like.
This herbal tea blend boosts immunity and helps with sore throat, cold symptoms, flu symptoms, nasal congestion, and overall health.
Ingredients for Immune-Boosting Herbal Winter Tea Elixir
- 2 oranges, sliced
- A handful of blue spruce needles
- 2 apples, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons juniper berries
- 3 sprigs of rosemary
- 10 cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 cups of cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of your choice
- 1/4 cup of rose hips
- 3 inches of ginger
- 1/4 cup of rose petals
How to make it:
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and slice the orange, ginger, cranberries and apple. Add 6 cups of water in a medium-sized pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Combine in a Pot: Add the blue spruce needles, cinnamon sticks, juniper berries, rosemary, cardamom pods, rose petals, rosehips, and fennel seeds into the water.
- Infuse Flavors: Cover the pot with a lid and infuse for 20 minutes, letting the aroma fill your kitchen.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the tea to remove the solid ingredients. Pour the liquid into your favorite mug.
- Sweeten with Honey: Add honey to taste, stirring until it dissolves. Honey not only sweetens but also enhances the immune-boosting properties of the tea.
- Sip and Enjoy: Serve this cup of tea with a lemon slice or freshly squeezed lemon juice. Allow the steam to rise, bringing the comforting fragrance to your senses. Sip slowly, savoring the blend of flavors and nourishing your body with each sip.
This immune boosting herbal winter tea recipe is a testament to nature’s bountiful gifts. From the zesty embrace of oranges to the comforting warmth of cinnamon, each ingredient plays a crucial role in creating a potion that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also fortifies the body against winter’s challenges. Brew a cup of this nourishing elixir, sip it slowly, and let the flavors dance on your palate while your immune system receives the support it deserves. Embrace the winter season with a cup of nature’s goodness – a sip at a time.
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How To Make Immunity Boosting Herbal Winter Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Oranges slised
- 1/2 cup Blue soruce needles
- 2 Apples sliced
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp Juniper berries
- 3 Rosmary springs
- 10 Cardamon pods
- 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
- 2 cup Cranberries
- 2 tbsp Honey or sweetener of your choice
- 1/4 cup Rose hips
- 3 inches Fresh ginger sliced
- 1/4 cup Rose petals
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and slice the orange, ginger, cranberries and apple. Add 6 cups of water in a medium-sized pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Combine in a Pot: Add the blue spruce needles, cinnamon sticks, juniper berries, rosemary, cardamom pods, rose petals, rosehips, and fennel seeds into the water.Infuse Flavors: Cover the pot with a lid and infuse for 20 minutes, letting the aroma fill your kitchen.Strain and Serve: Strain the tea to remove the solid ingredients. Pour the liquid into your favorite mug.Sweeten with Honey: Add honey to taste, stirring until it dissolves. Honey not only sweetens but also enhances the immune-boosting properties of the tea.Sip and Enjoy: Serve this cup of tea with a lemon slice or freshly squeezed lemon juice. Allow the steam to rise, bringing the comforting fragrance to your senses. Sip slowly, savoring the blend of flavors and nourishing your body with each sip.
