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How to Make Elderflower Tea
Learn how to make elderflower tea made with fresh or dried flowers. This is a relaxing and soothing herbal tea to help you unwind.
Prep Time
2 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 12 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
- 2-3 large elderflowers or 4 teaspoons dried elderflowers
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 small lemon
- honey optional
Instructions
- Shake the flowers over the sink to remove insects or dirt (it is not recommendable to wash them). Place them in a small pot or a teapot.
- Steep: Boil water in a kettle and pour it over the flowers. Let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain. Add lemon juice and honey to taste.
- Dried elderflowers: If brewing the tea with dried elderflowers, use about 2 teaspoons per cup. The procedure is the same.
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Notes
- The nutrition is calculated without honey.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
12kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.