Hawthorn Berry Spiced Tea
A warm herbal-style drink made with simmered hawthorn berries, cinnamon, ginger and honey.
Hawthorn berry spiced tea is a warm fruit infusion that combines the pleasantly tart flavor of hawthorn berries with aromatic cinnamon and fresh ginger. The berries are gently simmered to release their flavor, then the liquid is carefully strained so the hard seeds and fruit solids are removed before serving. A little honey balances the tartness and creates a comforting drink that works well on cool mornings or evenings. For the best result, wash the berries thoroughly, remove the stems and avoid crushing the seeds while preparing the infusion.
Featured Fruits
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Hawthorn Berries
- 5 cups Water
- 1 piece Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Wash the hawthorn berries thoroughly and remove all stems and leaves.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Add the hawthorn berries, water, cinnamon stick and sliced ginger to a saucepan.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the berries soften and flavor the liquid.
⏱️ 20 minutes
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully strain the liquid through a fine sieve, discarding the berries, seeds and spices.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Stir the honey and lemon juice into the warm strained tea.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Pour into cups and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 minutes