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Elderflower Tea Recipe

Elderflower Tea Recipe

This Elderflower Tea Recipe is a soothing herbal infusion known for its light floral flavor and wellness benefits. It's a natural remedy to ease cold symptoms and promote relaxation, perfect hot or iced. ✅ Author Use Default (Don’t Show) ✅ Servings 4 people ✅ Estimated Cost $5 ✅ Times Prep Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes Resting Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 5 minutes Total Time: 0 days, 0 hours, 20 minutes ✅ Categories Tea Recipes Herbal Remedies ✅ Courses Beverages Drinks ✅ Cuisines European Natural Remedies ✅ Keywords Elderflower Tea, Elderflower Tea Recipe, herbal tea, immunity tea, elder tea, homemade elderflower tea
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: European
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp dried elderflowers
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp honey optional, to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional, for extra brightness

Equipment

  • 1 Teapot or saucepan — for boiling water
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser — to strain elderflowers
  • 1 Mug or teacup — for serving

Method
 

  1. In a teapot or saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of dried elderflowers and remove from heat.
  3. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes to release the floral flavor and nutrients.
  4. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser into mugs.
  5. Add honey and lemon juice if desired. Serve hot or let cool and pour over ice.
  6. ✅ Nutrition (per serving)
  7. Calories: 20 kcal (approximate, without honey)

Notes

You can store leftover tea in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Great for immune support during flu season or simply for a relaxing herbal break.