Make your own Cold and Flu Tea

By garciamoss

The herbs in this cold and flu blend were chosen for their ability to stimulate the immune system, fight viruses and bacteria, and ease the uncomfortable symptoms of a cold or flu.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried echinacea leaves
• 1/4 cup dried peppermint leaves
• 1/4 cup dried lemon balm leaves
• 3 Tbsp dried elder berries or 1/4 cup dried elder flowers

Details

Adapted from diynatural.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add all ingredients to a glass jar and shake gently to combine. Seal jar tightly. Label well and store your Cold and Flu Tea away from heat and light for up to a year. This blend will make approximately 24 cups of tea.

For one cup of tea:

1 cup of filtered water
2 tsp Cold and Flu Tea blend
raw, unfiltered honey to taste (optional)

Add tea blend to tea infuser or tea ball. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat. Pour water into mug and add tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Add honey (if using) and stir until dissolved. Drink up to 3 cups of tea per day as needed.