Elderflower Tea - Floral Brew with Health Benefits

Elderflower tea is a floral herbal tea made from the flowers of the elderberry plant, often consumed for its potential immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory effects.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in health stores and specialty tea shops.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Elderflower Tea FAQ


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What is elderflower tea?

Elderflower tea (or elderberry flower tea or elder blossom tea if you prefer) is a delicious, lightly floral tea you can make with either fresh or dried elderflowers. Here’s what to know about making elderberry flower tea and the benefits of elderflower tea. WHY MAKE ELDERFLOWER TEA? WHAT DOES ELDERFLOWER TEA TASTE LIKE?

What does elderflower tea taste like?

Elderflower tea made with fresh elderflower blossoms is light in taste with hints of floral and summertime sweetness. Elderflower tea made of dried elderflower blossoms has a stronger floral taste with a clean and crisp aroma. Are Elderflowers poisonous?

Can you make tea from elderflowers?

The primary reason to make tea from elderflowers is that it tastes incredible, like a cup of springtime. And it’s readily available to anyone with an elderberry tree or shrub growing nearby.

What is the difference between elderflower tea and elderberry tea?

Since they both come from the same plant they offer similar benefits, the difference is the taste. Elderflower tea is light and has a mild taste while elderberry tea is dark and has more of a tart flavor. Elderflower tea is a light and delicious drink made from small white flowers of the elder trees that offer many health benefits.

When should you drink elderflower tea?

You can enjoy elderflower tea any time you like. If you are combining elderflower with other herbs for relaxation, right before bed would be a great time. If you are drinking this light, delicious tea because you have a cold or flu symptoms, enjoy it whenever you feel it would benefit you most.

Can elderberry flower tea be used for illness?

When elderberry flower tea is used for illness, it’s typically the dried elder blossoms that are called for, so putting aside some dried elderflowers means you’ll be prepared should illness strike. To dry elderflowers: Leave elderflowers on their stems and place whole umbels on a drying screen.

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