Blueberry Herbal Tea

Blueberry Herbal Tea
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blueberry tea in a glass
Photo by Andrea Boschult
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 pint frozen blueberries, defrosted or fresh blueberries, gently rubbed under cold running water
  • 5 cups of water
  • ½ cup of dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • Fresh mint garnish (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, add blueberries and hibiscus.
  3. In a pot or kettle, bring 5 cups of water to boil.
  4. Pour boiling water over blueberries and dried hibiscus and steep for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour tea mixture through a strainer to remove blueberries and hibiscus.
  6. Serve hot or cold with maple syrup or honey added to taste. Garnish with fresh mint.
  7. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1 cup):
  • Calories: 20
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g, includes 3g Added Sugars
  • Protein: 0g
  • Calcium: 0%
  • Iron: 0%
  • Potassium: 0%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Source:

Crystal Wahpepah, I Love Native Food 2023 Cookbook