We’re deep into February but this unrelenting cold and bad weather means that colds and other illnesses are still hanging around. This Vitamin C Winter tea is made from herbs, fruit, and flowers loaded with Vitamin C, such as lemon peel, rosehips, and fennel seeds. I do like to add some honey for sweetness, but that’s optional. If you can’t find the dried tea leaves listed below, you can try buying them from Mountain Rose Herbs.
For those of you new to this series, Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, the second book in the Deadly Force series, is an 18th century historian who inherited a collection of colonial-era herbal and homeopathic remedies. And in this blog space, I’ve been sharing her recipes with you all. I’m adding this recipe to her collection because the ingredients in this tea have been shown to have immune strengthening qualities. If you choose to add a dash of honey for sweetness, it is rich in antioxidants that can help aid digestion, soothe coughs, and lower inflammation.
Note: I am not an affiliate of Mountain Rose Herbs. I just love their website and buy most of my herbs and other special ingredients from them.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons dried Rosehips
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried Lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon chips
- 1 teaspoon Lemongrass
- pinch of dried Hibiscus flower
- pinch of Fennel seeds
- Honey to taste
- 16 ounces of boiling water
Directions for Vitamin C Winter Tea
- In a saucepan, bring the water to boil.
- Stir in all the other ingredients (except for the honey) and mix well.
- Turn off the stove and allow the tea to steep for at least 45 minutes.
- Strain the tea and bring the strained tea back to a boil and add in the honey. (whatever your preference is)
- Serve immediately!
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!
