Hawthorn Berries and Hibiscus Herbal Tea Recipe
Heart health can be easy to overlook, especially if you have no heart issues. The symptoms of poor heart health are easy to mistake for other health problems. Taking actionable steps toward maintaining your heart health is essential before issues develop. You should also get regular heart health screenings from a doctor to check for underlying conditions.
The main component of this tea blend, Hawthorn berry, is believed by some herbalists to work toward promoting heart health (don’t take our word for it, always talk with a trusted medical professional, and never attempt to go off of prescribed medications by substituting with herbs).
In addition to containing Hawthorn, Hibiscus, and Lemon shine, this mix boasts some reported benefits.
Important note: Below, we’ve provided a recipe we’ve used in the past… But you must consult your doctor and thoroughly research before using it or making it yourself. We are not medical professionals, and we are not giving this recipe in an attempt to offer medical advice. While we enjoy opening people up to the world of herbs and do our best to provide valuable insight, our instructions and information may be subject to error. This blend is not guaranteed or scientifically proven effective, and we are not qualified to say how it may or may not impact your health.
What You’ll Need for this Hawthorn Berries and Hibiscus Herbal Tea Recipe
- 5 TBSP dried Hawthorn Berries
- 5 TBSP dried Hibiscus
- 2 TBSP Dried Lemon peel
- This will yield you around 15 servings
How to Make It Hawthorn Berries and Hibiscus Herbal Tea
Most herbalists recommend making a decoction to get the most out of tea blends that contain dried berries, like hawthorn. Of course, you don’t have to, but taking the time to do it will increase the chances of getting a significant amount of the active constituents in each cup you drink if you skip the decoction and steep it like a “regular” tea, many active compounds will stay in the berries and not make it into your cup.
- Bring your desired amount of water to a boil
- Add one tablespoon of your tea blend per cup of water used
- Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes with a lid
- Turn off the heat and let steep for another 30 minutes
- Strain the mix and drink
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