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Hawthorn Tea
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.
Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- water1 L
- hawthorn tea bag1
- rosemary, leaves only1 sprig
- sage, leaves only1 sprig
- ginger, fresh; thin slices7 slice
- sugar3 soupspoon
- lemon juice5 soupspoon
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 3 steps
Combine the water, tea bag, rosemary, sage, and ginger. Boil briefly, then remove from heat and let steep for 5–10 minutes.
Filter the tea to remove solids, and mix in the sugar and the lemon juice.
Cool and serve.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
