Use the powerful blackcurrant bush’s leaves or dried berries to make a rejuvenating and refreshing herbal drink. It’s a soothing beverage that’s just perfect for tea time. Serve blackcurrant tea for your afternoon breaks and let your body experience its countless health benefits. Did you know that blackcurrant tea has many health benefits? Learn more about proven benefits of drinking black currant tea.
How To Make Blackcurrant Tea
Enjoy a soothing and calming herbal tea made from the black currant bush’s leaves or dried berries. It’s a powerful herbal beverage that is filled with nutrients and provides countless health benefits.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp black currant leaves, chopped
- 2 cups hot water
- honey, to sweeten (optional)
Instructions
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Put the black currant leaves inside a teapot.
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Pour the hot water into the teapot and allow to steep for at least 4 minutes.
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Use a filter to strain the blackcurrant leaves before pouring the tea into teacups.
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Add honey according to your preference for flavor.
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Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
You can also swap the 2 teaspoons of chopped blackcurrant leaves with 1 teaspoon of dried black currant berries instead.
Nutrition
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- Calcium: 10mg
- Calories: 3kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fat: 1g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 16mg
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Vitamin A: 11IU
- Vitamin C: 9mg
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