Sweet Infusions and Teas for Family Health

1. Hibiscus Infusion:

4 cups of water
 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus flower
 1 Lemon,
  ½ cup of honey


Boil water, add hibiscus, and lemon, let steep for 30 minutes add honey while still warm, strain and serve cold.
 Good cooling drink, excellent for fevers, makes delicious popsicles, (also good for fevers).

 

 2. Elderberry Syrup: 

 Dried Elderberries
Honey

Boil 1 cup of dried elderberries in 4 cups of water, Boil down to about ½ liquid. Add one cup of honey while still warm.  Strain and press out all of the juice.  Refrigerate. Excellent for colds and sore throats.

 

3. Chamomile Tea:

    One tablespoon dried chamomile per cup of boiling water. Add Honey to take.  Good Calming tea for children. Also good for calming an upset stomach…



4. Nettle Infusion:

½  Cup dried nettle
3 Cups of boiling water 

Steep for at least and hour. Let cool.

Drink every day as an antihistamine to decrease sensitivity.