A warm mug of herbal tea is one of the simplest ways to enjoy Clariberry syrup. This five-minute recipe pairs its berry, honey, lemon and cinnamon flavours with a caffeine-free tea.
Quick recipe
- Yield: 1 mug
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Best tea choices: Rooibos, peppermint or ginger
Ingredients
- 1 caffeine-free herbal tea bag, such as rooibos, peppermint or ginger
- 1 cup (250 mL) hot water
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Clariberry Elderberry Syrup
- Lemon slice, optional
- Cinnamon stick, optional
How to make elderberry herbal tea
- Place the herbal tea bag in a mug and pour in the hot water.
- Steep for 4 to 5 minutes, or according to the package directions.
- Remove the tea bag and let the tea settle for about one minute.
- Stir in the elderberry syrup.
- Add a lemon slice or cinnamon stick, if you like, and enjoy warm.
Tips and variations
- Adjust to taste: Start with 2 teaspoons of syrup for a lighter flavour or use up to 1½ tablespoons.
- Serve it cold: Let the brewed tea cool, pour over ice and then stir in the syrup.
- Keep it simple: Clariberry already contains Ontario honey, lemon and cinnamon, so extra sweetener is usually unnecessary.
- Protect the flavour: Stir the syrup into the brewed tea instead of boiling it directly.
Storage note
Clariberry syrup is shelf-stable unopened for six months. Refrigerate the bottle after opening and follow the directions on the label. This recipe is a serving idea for a food product, so adjust the amount for flavour.
Want to know what goes into every bottle? Read how Clariberry elderberry syrup is made in Ontario.