Refreshing Herbal Immunity Tea
Sweet, fruity, and tart, this refreshing herbal immunity tea is the perfect iced tea to boost immunity in a delicious way! It is packed full of vitamin and minerals to keep you healthy all year long!
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Benefits of Immunity Tea
Often, we think of immune support when we are fighting a sickness, however, it is important to support the immune system on a daily basis.
The immune system constantly fights viruses and bacteria that your body comes in contact with daily. It is important to keep your immune system strong as it fights and support your detox pathways in order to flush out the toxins that make you sick if they build.
A yummy, refreshing immunity tea is a great way to support your immune system and detox pathways while enjoying a delicious fruity, sweet drink!
Herbs for Immunity Tea
Astragalus: Known immune stimulant that keeps the immune system strong and helps to fight against viral infections.
Cinnamon: Warms the body, keeps the blood moving and detoxing. Cinnamon is also antibacterial.
Lemon: An antiseptic and also cleansing against infections. It also stimulates liver detoxification and fights against colds, flu, and coughs.
Nettle: Cleanses and detoxifies the body. Also contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, silicic acid, and iron.
Ginger: Warms the body and improves circulation. Blood that moves also detoxifies.
Hibiscus: Concentrated amount of antioxidants and Vitamin C.
Rose Hips: Concentrated levels of vitamins that are easy to absorb and bio-available.
Oranges: Natural Vitamin C that is easy to absorb.
Before You Begin
Before you make your immunity tea, source herbs that are organic and from a reputable company. You do not want herbs that are sprayed with pesticides or from an unknown company on Amazon. Be careful where you source your herbs.
A great place to shop for herbs are at Azure Standard. Check out their herb selection!
Refreshing Herbal Immunity Tea
Course: RecipesDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes35
minutesSweet, fruity, and tart, this refreshing herbal immunity tea is the perfect way to boost immunity! It is packed full of vitamin and minerals to keep you healthy all year long!
Before You Begin
– Be sure to source herbs that are organic from a trusted source. I love to get my organic herbs at an affordable price at Azure Standard.
Immunity Herbs
– Astragalus: immune stimulate
– Cinnamon: circulation, detox, and antibacterial
– Lemon: Antiseptic, cleansing, and detox
– Nettle: Cleanse, detox, and minerals
– Ginger: Circulation and detoxification
– Hibiscus: Concentrated amount of antioxidants and Vitamin C.
– Rose Hips: Concentrated levels of bio-available vitamins
– Oranges: Natural Vitamin C that is easy to absorb.
Other Natural Remedies
– Easy Peppermint Salve
– Gentle Detox Bath
– Cough and Cold Tincture
Ingredients
1/3 cup hibiscus
1/3 cup nettle
1/4 cup rose hips
1/4 cup astragalus
1/2 cup fresh ginger
2 large cinnamon sticks
1 orange
3 lemon
10 cups of water
1/2 cup raw honey
Directions
- First, cut the orange and lemons in half and squeeze the juice in a separate jar.
- In a large pot, combine the orange and lemon peels (after they are squeezed), herbs, cinnamon sticks, and ginger.
- Then, pour in 10 cups of water and stir.
- On the stove, bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes of simmering, turn off the stove and allow the tea to cool for 20 minutes.
- Next, add in the raw honey and the freshly squeezed orange/lemon juice. Stir the mixture.
- Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into glass jars. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, pour over ice and top with a lime for extra flavor! Or serve warm with a drizzle of honey and dash of cinnamon.
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Notes
- This tea can be served cold over ice with a squeeze of lime or warm with a drizzle of honey and cinnamon.
Equipment
- Citrus squeezer
- Large pot
- Fine mesh sieve (small)
How to Make Immunity Tea
First, cut the orange and lemons in half and squeeze the juice in a separate jar.
In a large pot, combine the orange and lemon peels (after they are squeezed), herbs, cinnamon sticks, and ginger.
Then, pour in 10 cups of water and stir.
On the stove, bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes of simmering, turn off the stove and allow the tea to cool for 20 minutes.
Next, add in the raw honey and the freshly squeezed orange/lemon juice. Stir the mixture.
Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into glass jars. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To serve, pour over ice and top with a lime for extra flavor! Or serve warm with a drizzle of honey and dash of cinnamon.
How to Store Immunity Tea
The best say to store immunity tea is in a glass jar with a tight lid in the fridge. Pour it directly over ice if you would like iced tea or gently warm it in a pot on the stove for warm tea. This herbal immunity tea will store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
FAQ
Is this herbal immunity tea safe for kids? Yes! This tea tastes like “juice” and will be a real hit with the kids! If you are serving the tea to a child under 1 years old, swap out raw honey for pure maple syrup.
Why does the recipe add the honey after the tea has cooled? Raw honey is a living food with live bacteria that benefits our gut microbiome. To protect the benefits of raw honey, do not add it to the boiling tea. Add the honey when the tea is still warm enough to melt the honey, but not hot enough to kill the helpful bacteria.
When should I drink this tea? You can certainly drink this herbal immunity blend when you are actively sick, but the tea is best used as a regular immune booster to prevent sickness.
Other Ways to Boost the Immune System
Herbs are a great way to boost the immune system and protect your health. Other great ways to protect your immune system is getting fresh air, time in the sun, good sleep, and eating a clean, whole food diet (no process foods or excess sugar!).
Check out these delicious, whole food recipes that your family will love. Protect your health one meal at a time!
Enjoy this refreshing herbal immunity tea as a family and nourish your immune system on a daily basis! Your health will thank you!
