Super ImmuniTea Brew
AT A GLANCE
Yield: 3 cups
Source:
Prep time: 0
Cooking time: 20
Total time: 20
WHY WE LOVE IT
This immune boosting tea includes many of our favourite immune tonics in one pot!
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon licorice root
1 teaspoon ginger root (Fresh is best!)
1 teaspoon astragalus root
1 teaspoon cat’s claw
1 teaspoon peppermint
1 teaspoon lemon myrtle
1 teaspoon echinacea
1 teaspoon mullein
1 teaspoon honey (to taste (per cup))
INSTRUCTIONS
Stage one (decoction) – bring 1 litre of water to a boil, add first 4 herbs (licorice, ginger, astraglus, cat’s claw) and turn down to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stage two (infusion) – Add last 4 herbs (Peppermint, Lemon Myrtle, Echinacea & Mullein) to a tea pot, and fill with the hot tea from stage one. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
Strain & add honey to taste. Enjoy hot. If you aren’t immediately sharing this tea, or are suffering form a cold or flu, you can strain the remaining tea, and put in the fridge to reheat and drink later.