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Drink

Hawthorn Tea

Serves 8 · 10 minutes

| Beverages Hawthorn Tea is a sweetened beverage made from hawthorn, herbs, and lemon juice. It is thought by some to improve the immune system, and to alleviate symptoms of flu and sore throat.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 L water
  • 1 hawthorn tea bag
  • 1 one small sprig rosemary (just the leaves)
  • 1 one small sprig sage (just the leaves)
  • 7 thin slices of fresh ginger
  • 3 soupspoons sugar
  • 5 soupspoons lemon juice

Method

  1. Combine the water, tea bag, rosemary, sage, and ginger. Boil briefly, then remove from heat and let steep for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Filter the tea to remove solids, and mix in the sugar and the lemon juice.
  3. Cool and serve.