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”.
This healthy vitamin C herbal tea is so refreshing.
It’s hydrating, nourishing and has some medicinal properties when prepared as an herbal tea infusion.
One of the great benefits of drinking herbal infusions is that the vitamins and minerals are readily available for your body. You can’t get that from a synthetic vitamin supplement.
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.
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 said to be excellent for nursing moms. It’s known to help support breastmilk production and to support digestion.
Lemon peel
Added for flavor and adds a bit of vitamin C.
Healthy Vitamin C Herbal Tea Infusion
Healthy Vitamin C Herbal Tea
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.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 106 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 48mg Carbohydrates: 22g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 18g Protein: 1g
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Amy says
September 7, 2011 at 6:41 amThis 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
Emily Sunwell says
September 7, 2011 at 7:09 amHi 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. 🙂
Unknown says
November 24, 2011 at 4:13 amI 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!
Emily Sunwell says
November 24, 2011 at 5:18 amI 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.
Herryponting says
December 1, 2011 at 5:35 amOutstanding stuff also helpful information. Best of luck Admin..
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Emily Sunwell says
December 1, 2011 at 5:38 amThank you.
ahnn says
February 16, 2012 at 10:21 pmSuch a brilliant idea! I will definitely try this at home. I love your photo with the kid, super cute. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Emily Sunwell says
February 17, 2012 at 12:03 amThank you.
Elizabeth says
July 18, 2012 at 6:58 pmIsn’t vitamin C very heat sensitive?
Emily Sunwell says
July 18, 2012 at 9:05 pmPossibly 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.
Emily Sunwell says
July 18, 2012 at 9:06 pmI 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.
Jacqueline says
January 3, 2013 at 12:57 pmHibiscus 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.
Emily Sunwell says
January 4, 2013 at 2:06 amHmm, 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.
Summer says
November 26, 2012 at 6:42 pmThis 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~
Emily Sunwell says
November 26, 2012 at 7:15 pmThank you Summer, that’s so kind of you. I hope you enjoy the tea as much as we do. Thanks for visiting 🙂
Amanda Armstrong says
November 7, 2013 at 1:00 amSo 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
Emily Sunwell says
November 7, 2013 at 1:04 amThanks for sharing, I will check it out 🙂
Laura says
January 4, 2016 at 12:19 pmThank 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. 🙂
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
January 4, 2016 at 1:03 pmThank you so much Laura! So happy you found it too 🙂 Glad the info was helpful. Hope you’ll come back again.
Kristy says
February 2, 2016 at 3:10 pmWhat do you think about adding hibiscus to the elderberry rosehip syrup?
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
February 2, 2016 at 3:27 pmI’ve never thought of that before, I’m sure you could. I love hibiscus in herbal tea infusions.
Megan says
April 7, 2016 at 7:32 amThank you os much for this recipe. I will be making it for my family soon! Love herbal infusions.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 2:33 pmHope you enjoy it! 🙂
linda spiker says
April 7, 2016 at 7:39 amBeautiful recipe Emily. I don’t drink tea unless it’s medicinal, but if I did, I would drink your teas:)
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 2:33 pm🙂 you’re sweet
Abbey Sharp says
April 7, 2016 at 9:15 amomg love this- an easy yet healthy alternative to water!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 2:32 pmThanks! It’s a really nice change from water.
Andrea Fabry says
April 7, 2016 at 12:37 pmI have some camu camu powder on hand and might add it. This is awesome!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 2:30 pmThat’s a great idea! 🙂
Beth says
April 7, 2016 at 1:25 pmWe 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. 😉
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 2:30 pmSounds like we’re having similar weather. I love nettle tea 🙂
Jolene @ Yummy Inspirations says
April 7, 2016 at 3:20 pmSounds so refreshing!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 2:27 pmThanks, it is, especially on hot days 🙂
Shelley Alexander says
April 8, 2016 at 11:45 amEmily, 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!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 1:27 pmThanks Shelley! Enjoy your tea, I love drinking it daily too 🙂
Rebecca says
April 8, 2016 at 4:48 pmI’ve never made my own tea before, but this sounds totally doable & delicious!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
April 10, 2016 at 1:26 pmIt’s super easy to do 🙂 I hope you get to at some point.