I’ve added a new herbal tea to the list of my current tea selection. It is made with dried raspberry leaves. Not to be confused with the common “raspberry flavored” tea usually found at the grocery store.
It is the dried leaves of these red raspberry that makes healthy tea. Great for women’s health. Photo by Juhanson via Wikipedia.
My raspberry leaves were loose leaves. I use a French Press to brew the tea. This tea has a surprisingly pleasant taste, reminds me of light black tea. It never gets bitter. It may become one tea I will enjoy drinking often.
To add a little twist to the raspberry leaves, I blended some dried hibiscus flowers to it. The hibiscus gives it a little fruity tang and a hue of reddish color. Not to mention some extra Vitamin C.
Raspberry leaves tea is rich in minerals (especially calcium) and Vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E. Great way to help keep bones and teeth strong. It would also be good to drink during the cold/winter season to stay healthy.
Herbalist usually recommend raspberry leaf tea for pregnant women. As it helps with toning the uterus in preparation for childbirth. It is also a good tea for relieving menstrual cramps. I think this would make a great tea for overall women’s health.
Directions for brewing raspberry leaves tea:
1 cup of boiling water, 1-2 teaspoon of dried raspberry leaves.
Steep for 15 minutes. Filter and drink at least 3 cups per day for health benefits.
Other benefits of raspberry leaves include treating sore throats, canker sores and stomach upset. You can also brew raspberry leaves to make your own herbal mouthwash. It would help sooth your teeth and gum.
