Whole Organic Elderberry

There are several interesting tales ingrained in botanical history that center on the wood of this small tree. For one thing, the mature timber is reputed to be quite sturdy, which may be why Judas allegedly chose an elder branch to hang from in the hope of attaining absolution for his betrayal. Apparently, this event later provided the inspiration for coming up with the moniker “Judas' ear fungus,” the name given to a mushroom that prefers to reside in dead elder wood. It’s also said that the Cross of Calvary was carved from elder, as this old rhyme suggests:

“Bour tree-Bour tree: crooked rong Never straight and never strong; Ever bush and never tree Since our Lord was nailed on thee."

Has a bitter but tangy flavor that is balanced by floral notes.

Elder (Sambucus nigra), also known as Common or Black Elder, is a flowering shrub that shares its family tree with about 30 cousins that belong to the Adoxaceae family. However, for many years, elder was listed as a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, most likely because its flowers bear a striking resemblance to those of honeysuckle. This native of Europe and North America shares another common characteristic with its true relatives— they all produce berries that range in color from deep violet or red to bluish black. An important distinction to be made between them, though, is the fact that many species produce poisonous berries. So, a bit of Herbal Know-How: When speaking of elder berries, or what we commonly refer to simply as elderberry, we’re speaking of Sambucus nigra.

The benefits of elderberry tea may include boosting the immune system, cleansing the body, improving vision, speeding up the metabolism, increasing respiratory health, lowering inflammation, protecting against chronic disease, aiding the process of healing, stimulating digestion and eliminating chronic pain, among others. It might also be known to possess chemo preventive properties.

Elderberry tea is made from the dried berries of the elder plant. Scientifically known as Sambucus cerulea, this plant might have been used for its medicinal benefits for thousands of years by indigenous people of the Americas. They used the leaves, bark, roots, flowers, and berries of the plant.

2 oz package 

How to Make Elderberry Tea

Make this simple tea in minutes whenever you feel like your immune system can use a boost.

• Combine: Add water, 1 -3 teaspoon of dried elderberries, and a cinnamon stick to a small saucepan and stir well.
• Boil: Heat on high just until the tea starts to boil. Then, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Rest: Let the tea cool in the pot for 5 minutes.
• Strain: Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug and enjoy.