Sea Buckthorn Tea
By Olga Babitskaya
Prep Time:
10m
Cook Time:
30m
Discover the delightful warmth and coziness of homemade sea buckthorn tea. This inviting sea buckthorn tea recipe boasts a bright, sunny color and an aroma of invigorating spices and citrus, instantly boosting your mood. Preparing this healthy and immune-boosting drink is simple and quick, yet the result is truly exceptional: the rich, slightly tangy flavor of sea buckthorn perfectly complements the warming spices. A touch of honey makes this spiced sea buckthorn tea even more gentle and beneficial. Ideal for a family evening or a cozy moment alone, give this sea buckthorn drink a try — you’ll fall in love with its comforting taste!
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water
- 100 g sea buckthorn berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 orange
- 2-5 tbsp honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp spices (ginger, cloves, star anise)
- Optional: 1 green tea bag
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Thoroughly wash the orange, scald it with boiling water, and dry it to remove any wax coating. Slice the orange into thin rounds. For the ginger, peel and chop fresh ginger to measure about 1 tablespoon; if using dried ginger, 1/4 teaspoon is sufficient. Then, mash the fresh or defrosted sea buckthorn berries using a fork, potato masher, or immersion blender to break their skin, releasing their full flavor for your sea buckthorn tea.
- Combine Ingredients for the Sea Buckthorn Infusion: If incorporating green tea, steep the tea bag in hot water (about 90°C or 194°F) for 3-4 minutes, then remove it. Into this hot water (or prepared green tea), add the mashed sea buckthorn berries, orange slices, and chopped ginger. Drop in the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. Stir gently to combine all the delicious elements of your spiced sea buckthorn tea.
- Steep and Serve Your Sea Buckthorn Tea: Cover the teapot with a lid and wrap it in a towel to keep the sea buckthorn tea warm while it steeps for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Sweeten with honey to taste just before serving. Enjoy this delicious and healthy sea buckthorn tea, perfect for warming up and boosting your immunity with its rich flavor and beneficial properties!
