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Easy Elderberry Tea For Sore Throat

by Erika

Here is my easy elderberry tea for sore throat recipe that you need to try this winter! This tea is also great for cough, the common cold, flu, and helps strengthen the immune system plus, it’s very soothing. Go grab you teapot and lets have some tea.

Note: Make sure you’re not allergic to elderberry or any of the ingredients in this recipe.

How This Tea Helps With Sore Throat

Elderberry – helps prevent and treat viruses, it also contains anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties so drinking a hot cup of elderberry tea can help soothe the throat lining.

Also, studies show that elderberries also help relieve flu symptoms such as cough, aches, fever, and fatigue. Finally, adding this drink to your regimen will reduce your sick days into half and I mean literally!

Cinnamon – helps open up the airways and thin out mucus, it also contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties making it perfect for reducing infection in your throat lining. 

Honey – also has anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties so adding it to your tea will help decrease inflammation and irritation in your throat lining.

Lemon – increases the amount of saliva you produce which can help keep your throat lubricated. It can also break up mucus which will clear up some of the congestion that is causing your symptoms in the first place. It’s also packed with vitamin C which helps boost the immune system and reduce your symptoms.

Elderberry Sore Throat Tea Recipe

Elderberry Sore Throat Tea Recipe

Ingredients for 2 cups | Total time: 5 minutes

  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons of dried elderberries
  • 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon of raw honey
  • 1 lemon (squeezed)

Preparation:

Combine the water, elderberries, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and place it over high heat. Let it come to a boil and and immediately lower the heat. Let the mixture simmer for an extra 15-20 minutes and cut off the heat.

Let the tea sit for an extra 5 minutes, strain, mix in the honey and lemon juice before serving while it’s still warm. Drink this tea twice per day to reduce sore throat, cough, and the common flu.

Elderberry Tea Nutrition Facts

Each cup of this elderberry tea has | 33 calories | 0.2g total fat | 0g saturated fat | 4mg sodium | 9.6g total carbs | 2.1g dietary fiber | 5g total sugars | 0.4g protein | 26mg calcium | 71mg potassium | 20mg vitamin C | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet

Possible Side Effects Of Elderberry Tea

Elderberry tea is usually safe to drink for most people, however, it can cause side effects in some people such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and allergies. 

Also, people on medications to treat autoimmune diseases such as corticosteroids (prednisone) should not drink elderberry tea. Finally, if you’ve just had organ transplant, this tea is not for you.

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Conclusion

I hope you try this elderberry sore throat tea, if you do, please let me know how it helped in the comments below. I love hearing from you guys. You can also find me on Pinterest and other social platforms like Flipboard, Instagram & Facebook. Until next time, stay safe.

Elderberry Sore Throat Tea Recipe