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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 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2-3 large elderflowers (or 4 teaspoons dried elderflowers)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 small lemon
- honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Steep: Boil water in a kettle and pour it over the flowers. Let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Strain. Add lemon juice and honey to taste.
- 4
Dried elderflowers: If brewing the tea with dried elderflowers, use about 2 teaspoons per cup. The procedure is the same.