It’s that time of year when everyone is feeling a little run down, a little sleep deprived, and a little stretched energy-wise. This is the perfect storm for a little cold or something a bit nastier to take hold and flatten you and those you love!

I invite you to think a bit preventatively this winter (or really any time of the year), and have a bit of this tea on hand anytime you feel like you’re getting a bit run down, or when you’ve been exposed to a lot of people (think traveling, parties, or standing next to someone in the grocery line who is coughing and sneezing up a storm!).

This tea is safe for children to drink, and can be enjoyed anytime of the day without ill effect. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 8oz. servings

4+ cups purified water
1/4 cup dried elderberries
1/4 cup dried rose hips
2 Tbsp dried orange peel
1/2 tsp green cardamom pods, crushed
1″ piece fresh ginger, grated

1. Place the water into a pot and turn the heat on high
2. Add all of the ingredients, cover the pot and bring the water to a boil
3. Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes
4. Turn off heat and, leaving the lid on the pot, let the tea cool
5. Strain and serve. This tea is lovely with a couple of drops of vanilla, orange or lemon flavored stevia
6. Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, Elderberry Ginger Tea will keep for 5 days