This healthy vitamin C herbal tea is so refreshing.
The stars of this herbal tea infusion
Rose Hips
High in vitamin C, more so than many other herbs and foods. They also contain vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc. They have a wonderful sweet taste.
Lemongrass
High in calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese.
Cinnamon
Has medicinal properties, is known for it warming effect and for supporting digestion. It also adds a wonderful sweet and spicy flavor to teas.
Hibiscus
High in vitamin C and is known for its cooling properties.
Fennel seed
Known to help support digestion and is excellent for nursing moms. It’s known to help increase breastmilk and to support digestion {helpful when you’re nursing little ones}.
Lemon peel
Added for flavor and adds a bit of vitamin C.
Healthy Vitamin C Herbal Tea Infusion
Healthy Vitamin C Herbal Tea Infusion
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Yield 4 cups
Healthy Vitamin C Herbal Tea is high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids. It’s refreshing on a hot summer day and great to have on hand during cold and flu "season".
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons rose hips
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon chips {broken up cinnamon sticks}
- 1 teaspoon hibiscus flowers
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- ½ teaspoon lemon peel
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice (optional)
- Raw honey or fresh fruit juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all dried herbs in a medium size bowl, store extra herb mixture in airtight glass container.
- Bring water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan or in a tea kettle, remove from heat.
- Add 4 tablespoons of herb mixture to water. COVER (this ensures that you receive all of the nutritional benefits from the herbs).
- Steep 45 minutes.
- Strain tea.
- Sweeten with small amount of honey or fresh fruit juice if desired. If you want to retain some of the beneficial properties of raw honey or fresh juice, add after tea has cooled some.
- Store extra tea in the refrigerator up to a week.
Courses Beverages
Cuisine American
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| My little love enjoying some tea. |
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This is a good idea,I normally buy herbal tea,but never try of making at home.Now I want to try this.Thanks for sharing
Hi Amy, thanks! I think you’ll enjoy it, it’s nice to be able to put together your own blend at home, then you can come up with any combination too. 🙂
I bought the herbs, made the tea. I”m struggling with how much herbs to buy at one time. I’m making this tea, your cough drops, your elderberry syrup, this cough syrup: http://frugallysustainable.blogspot.com/2011/11/building-your-medicine-chest-diy-herbal.html,and your Herbal Tea. Any suggestions on how much herbs to purchase at a time, so I dont run out and have to pay shipping again? Thanks!
I always buy the pound bags of herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs, but that’s because there is the extra discount if you purchase larger quantities and I also use a lot of herbs. If you can and if you plan on making any or all of them a lot, I would buy the pound bags of each of the herbs, however, buy smaller bags of the hibiscus and lemon peel because you won’t use those as much. I hope that helps some, I just figure the pound bags last longer and if you purchase 5-9 pounds (you can mix and match), you get 10% off.
Outstanding stuff also helpful information. Best of luck Admin..
Syntol
Thank you.
Such a brilliant idea! I will definitely try this at home. I love your photo with the kid, super cute. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Herbal tea
Thank you.
Isn’t vitamin C very heat sensitive?
Possibly in a supplement form, but coming from an herb, the only way to make infusions is by steeping the herbs. Herbalists have been making infusions for hundred of years, rose hips specifically are one of the best sources of vitamin C, and making an infusion with them is the best way to get all of those good nutrients.
I also am not a health care practitioner, but I base what I make on things I have learned from very wise friends, midwives, herbalists, etc.
Hibiscus is an herb/plant that is heat sensitive…it only retains it’s health benefits if made as a cold infusion instead of a hot water infusion.
Hmm, I’ve never heard that Jacqueline. That’s not the info that I am familiar with, I get most of my herb info from herbalists Rosemary Gladstar and Susun Weed, and a friend of mine who is an herbalist too.
This tea sounds so refreshing and delightful! I was searching for hibiscus tea and happily found your site. Thanks much! I will be visiting your site often~
Thank you Summer, that’s so kind of you. I hope you enjoy the tea as much as we do. Thanks for visiting 🙂
So beautiful. It makes me want to hit up a herb store in Boulder… but I have enough pricey DIY’s going (pricey as in I would buy more things in there than I should, lol). But what a a great DIY project for Holiday prezzies. I do try to make healthier tea drinks with what I have on hand, I rely on good ol’ ACV! I will be joining your site ♥ This is as close to a refreshing tea drink I do: http://thecherrymama.blogspot.com/2013/04/apple-and-aloe-cleansing-slim-tea.html
Thanks for sharing, I will check it out 🙂
Thank you for this amazing herbal tea recipe! I am new to herbs so the information about each ingredient was particularly helpful. Also, you have a BEAUTIFUL blog! Glad I found it. 🙂
Thank you so much Laura! So happy you found it too 🙂 Glad the info was helpful. Hope you’ll come back again.
What do you think about adding hibiscus to the elderberry rosehip syrup?
I’ve never thought of that before, I’m sure you could. I love hibiscus in herbal tea infusions.
Thank you os much for this recipe. I will be making it for my family soon! Love herbal infusions.
Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Beautiful recipe Emily. I don’t drink tea unless it’s medicinal, but if I did, I would drink your teas:)
🙂 you’re sweet
omg love this- an easy yet healthy alternative to water!
Thanks! It’s a really nice change from water.
I have some camu camu powder on hand and might add it. This is awesome!
That’s a great idea! 🙂
We are hitting 80 degrees in Seattle today and this sounds so refreshing! Love the nutrient boost, as well. I’ve been doing a lot of nettle tea lately; this sounds much tastier. 😉
Sounds like we’re having similar weather. I love nettle tea 🙂
Sounds so refreshing!
Thanks, it is, especially on hot days 🙂
Emily, your herbal tea recipe sounds fantastic! I drink tea almost every day so I will have to try your blend. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
Thanks Shelley! Enjoy your tea, I love drinking it daily too 🙂
I’ve never made my own tea before, but this sounds totally doable & delicious!
It’s super easy to do 🙂 I hope you get to at some point.