Sea Buckthorn Tea is a delicious, cozy, and healthy drink that will warm your soul and body during cold months of the year. The tea is also packed with vitamins and antioxidants which will boost your immune system.
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Hello folks!
I hope this last week of official summer has been treating you well. Well, can anyone believe it is almost autumn?
But honestly, I am excited about fall as this summer has been quite hot and humid here down in Nova Scotia. I am really looking into pleasantly warm days and cooler nights and mornings (fall is usually relatively warm and nice until November or so here.)
I am also super excited about comforting foods and cozy drinks, too. And if this is a drink that could offer you plenty of vitamins and boost your immune, this is a win-win in my book! Please welcome this Sea Buckthorn Tea then!
What Are Sea Buckthorns?
I think it would be safe to suggest that many of you are not familiar with sea buckthorns (especially considering that the majority of my readers are from the USA and Canada.)
Hippophae is the genus of sea buckthorns, deciduous shrubs in the family Elaeagnaceae. Other common names include sea berry (perhaps, the most common in North America), sandthorn, sallowthorn, and even Siberian pineapple (what a cool name!) And as you can probably guess, one of the distinctive characteristics of these shrubs are thorns.
Sea buckthorns have a lot of health benefits including antioxidants, omega fatty acids, beta-carotene, amino acids, and vitamins (particularly, vitamin C in large quantities, vitamins E and A). Paired with other ingredients (like citrus fruits and honey), the Sea Buckthorn Tea a perfect cold remedy. Berries have a specific both tart and citrusy, with subtle sweetness flavour, so be sure you add enough honey to your taste.
Sea Buckthorn Tea
It is so easy to make Sea Buckthorn Tea. There are two ways to extract juice from sea buckthorns. You can simply combine them with hot water and let it steep, mashing the berries to release the juices. Alternatively, you can combine berries with a bit of water, bring it to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes, also mashing them. While the second method requires an additional little step, in my book, it is the best way to infuse this tea.
Now, add some sweetener of your choice (honey works so well here) as well as other aromatic additions. The list is endless, but think orange juice and wedges, warming spices like cinnamon, slices of apples, etc. I also think that some rum or bourbon would be a good addition, too!
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I hope you like this Sea Buckthorn Tea, and you will give it a try. If you try it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Cheers!
Sea Buckthorn Tea
Course: Drinks2-3
servings5
minutes15
minutesSea Buckthorn Tea is a delicious, cozy, and healthy drink that will warm your soul and body during cold months of the year. The tea is also packed with vitamins and antioxidants which will boost your immune system.
Ingredients
- Basic Sea Buckthorn Tea:
1/2 cup (about 75 gr.) sea buckthorns, fresh or frozen
2-3 cups water
1-2 tbsp. (15-30 ml.) honey, or other sweetener (to taste)
- Optional Additions:
1/2 orange, sliced
1/2 apple (sliced)
1 cinnamon stick, broken
1-2 star anise
Directions
- Combine water with the sea buckthorns in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, mashing the berries to help them release juices. Off heat.
- Stir in the honey, as well as other ingredients, if using (I strongly recommend orange and cinnamon, together or separately.) Cover and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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This Sea Buckthorn Tea sounds delightful! I love that it’s packed with vitamins and has such a unique flavor. Perfect for cozy fall days! Can’t wait to give it a try—thanks for sharing!
Thank you Elsa!
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Your tea looks very inviting and your presentation is beautiful. I have heard of sea buckthorn but isn’t it very expensive. I’ve seen it frozen in a Russian store in Florida and a small bag was like $11.00 or more. I do know it is extremely healthy. I’ll have to give it a try! thanks.
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Thank you Judy!
Yes, they are quite expensive. But you can try searching online dried berries. They may not work for all recipes, but it will work well for making tea!
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I’m jealous that you had a hot and humid summer over there Ben. In Scotland we’ve had one of the coldest and wettest summers for years! As my immunue system didn’t get much of a boost from the lack of sun this summer I’m going to need recipes like this sea buckthorn tea. Thanks for posting. Hope you are doing good!
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Thank you Neil!
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Sea Buckthorn Tea sounds like a perfect remedy for cold autumn days, packed with vitamins and antioxidants to boost your immune system. The combination of sea buckthorn berries with apples, oranges, and spices creates a delicious and warming drink. Adding honey balances the tartness of the berries, making it a delightful treat to enjoy while staying cozy indoors. Can’t wait to try this comforting tea recipe!
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I just planted three of these trees (2 female; 1 male). Can’t wait to try this tea recipe!
thanks, ben once again you have made me remember about sea buckthorn, sea buckthorn tea is really healthy for us. where and I will get sea buckthorn tea.
Never heard of sea buckthorns before, but it totally intrigues me! And now that the weather is super cold (and we are in for some nasty weather tomorrow) this is definitely in order. Looks so warming and I also bet it would be lovely as part of a hot toddy – love the suggestion of rum and a fireplace ;)
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Interesting recipe and I’m definitely going to have to check out our local Polish stores (of which we have quite a few in Glasgow!) to see if they’re go Sea Buckthorn. This tea drink would make a change from all the lemsips I drink when I’m feeling under the weather!
Well the timing of this post is perfect as I’m a bit under the weather right now. The funny thing is I only drink tea when I’m sick. I don’t know why…it’s just a comfort thing I guess. I don’t think I’ve seen sea buckthorn around here, but we do have a Polish grocery store…so I’ll have to swing in there next time I’m in the area. Thanks for the recipe, my friend!
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You’re so right, Ben. I’ve never seen Sea Buckthorn here, but I imagine it’s only because I haven’t looked. I’m curious, though, so hopefully I can find them. The flavor sounds enticing!
Where was this tea when I had the flu 2 weeks ago?! Huh?! But really, I seem to get sick a lot during this time of year, so you can bet I’m bookmarking this for the next time I’m feeling under the weather! Loving the flavors, Ben!!
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