Insightful Iced Tea

This refreshing iced tea is made with a blend of elderberries, nettle leaf, lemon balm, and peppermint leaf. It's a great way to cool down on a hot day and also has some health benefits. Elderberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, nettle leaf is a good source of iron and calcium, lemon balm is a calming herb, and peppermint leaf is a good source of antioxidants and has a cooling effect.

Iced tea is a refreshing and delicious drink that can be enjoyed all year round. But most iced teas are made with black tea, which can be high in caffeine and tannins. This recipe for Insightful Iced Tea is a healthier alternative to traditional iced tea. It's made with a blend of elderberries, nettle leaf, lemon balm, and peppermint leaf, which are all caffeine-free and have a variety of health benefits.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried elderberries
• 1/4 cup dried nettle leaf
• 1/4 cup dried lemon balm
• 1/4 cup dried peppermint leaf
• 1 tablespoon honey, optional

Instructions

1. Combine the water, elderberries, nettle leaf, lemon balm, and peppermint leaf in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Strain the tea into a pitcher and add honey, if desired.
5. Serve over ice.

Why It Works

• The elderberries in this tea are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
• The nettle leaf is a good source of iron and calcium.
• The lemon balm is a calming herb.
• The peppermint leaf is a good source of antioxidants and has a cooling effect.