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Make Your Own Organic Hibiscus Herbal Tea Blend

1/5/2018

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Most vitamin c is synthetic.  The body doesn't know how to properly absorb vitamin c in a unnatural form.  You can get natural vitamin c capsules which, if done correctly, are nothing more than powdered rosehips.  In this article, we show you how to make your own vitamin c herbal iced tea that is also a natural immunity booster.  With heart healthy hibiscus, lively orange peel, spicy cinnamon sticks, lemongrass, and elderberries, it's sure to please everyone in the family!
Making your own heart healthy herbal tea is easier than you might think.
I can't think of a better way to both refresh your thirst & nourish your body than with a tall glass of tea made using real organic loose herbs. Not only will this amazing tea blend give your immune system a boost, it also contains heart healthy hibiscus & rose hips which are one of the most abundant natural sources of Vitamin C.
Loose leaf, caffine free herbal tea is easy to make.  We show you how to use real wholesome organic ingredients such as elderberries, rose hips, cinnamon, and hibiscus to create a stunning red zinger tea that is naturally rich in vitamin c, no pills needed!
Lemongrass, rosehips, elderberries, orange peel & a cinnamon stick are all you need for a refreshingly beautiful iced tea.
Bulk Ingredients 1lb each:

Hibiscus
Rosehips
Lemongrass
Elderberries
Orange Peel*
Cinnamon Stick

*For the orange peel I highly recommend making your own. First start with fresh whole organic oranges. Wash the peels & rinse well. Next use a zester to carefully peel the top layer off of the orange. Do not press too hard. You want to avoid as much of the bitter white pith as possible. The goal is to get nice orange strips from the top layer. You can then let them sit in your gas oven with the light on until they dry or put them in a dehydrator on low. Store in tightly sealed glass mason jars until ready to use. If you are ready to make the tea, you can use the fresh peel (no drying) from one orange in your tea ball.
Herbal infusions are easy to make.  Here we show you how to make a lovely hibiscus tea using rose hips, orange peel, cinnamon and lemon grass for a deliciously refreshing iced tea.
Make sure your tea ball is large enough to accommodate the herbs which will more than double in volume as they absorb the water during their infusion.
Directions:
  • Take all ingredients & mix together in a very large bowl. If you are using fresh orange peel that you zest, you will add it when you make your tea, rather than store it. Note:  If you choose to zest & dry a large amount (1lb dried) of oranges, then add them to the mix now.  
  • Fill your tea ball 1/2 - 3/4 full of the mixed herbs. Note: If using freshly zested orange peel rather than bulk dried, add it now. 
  • Store the remainder of the mix in large glass jars out of direct light. Note: Amber jars are the best for blocking out light & keeping your herbs fresh longer.
Making your own refreshing herbal tea that is naturally rich in vitamin c is easy.  We show you how using organic herbs.
As the tea steeps, you may see a thin film from the various herbs & oils from the orange peel form on the top of your tea. Be sure to keep it covered while it infuses.
  • Fill a 3 Quart stainless steel stock pot 3/4 full with fresh filtered water & bring to a rolling boil. Allowing the water to come to a full rolling boil brings out the vibrant red color of the hibiscus.
  • Once the water is at a full rolling boil, remove from heat & immediately add the tea ball filled with the herbs. Cover with the lid that fits your stock pot.
Learn how to make a refreshing herbal tea that is both rich in vitamin c and bold in color.
This beautiful ruby red color comes from the hibiscus.
  • Allow the tea to steep overnight or for about 24 hours.
  • Remove the tea ball. 
  • Discard the used tea into the compost.
  • Place a tea strainer in a large glass pitcher to catch any small bits of herbs that may have escaped through the tea ball & pour the finished brew through the tea strainer & into the large glass pitcher with lid.  Put the lid on the pitcher & store in the refrigerator. 

You can add raw honey or sugar to sweeten to taste or enjoy as is.

Enjoy!
Learn how to make your own vitamin C rich herbal tea using organic herbs.
Yum!
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