Lemon, Ginger and Rosehip Tea

teas.co.uk · 8 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Loyd Boost Immunity pyramid bag
• 250ml freshly drawn water, brought to a true rolling boil
• 1 thin slice of unwaxed lemon, optional (amplifies the bagged lemon character)
• 1 thin coin of fresh ginger root, peeled, optional (amplifies the bagged ginger character)
• 1 tsp acacia honey or raw blossom honey (optional sweetener)

Method

1. Fill the kettle with freshly drawn cold water and bring it to a true rolling boil. The rosehip in the blend needs the full 100C to give up its amber colour; the ginger root pieces also need the rolling boil for proper extraction.
2. Pre warm the mug by half filling it with hot water from the just boiled kettle, swirling once, and discarding the rinse.
3. Drop the tea bag into the pre warmed mug. For the amplified version, also drop in the thin slice of fresh lemon and the thin coin of fresh ginger root at this stage.
4. Pour the freshly boiled water straight over the bag (and the fresh additions if using), filling the mug to about 1cm below the rim.
5. Cover the mug with a small saucer or a tea cosy. The cover keeps the volatile citrus oils and the ginger aromatics in the cup during the steep.
6. Leave the brew to steep undisturbed under its cover for six full minutes. The full six is needed for both the rosehip colour and the ginger character to come through properly.
7. Lift the bag with a teaspoon, press it once gently against the side of the mug, and discard. The fresh lemon and ginger stay in the cup if you added them.
8. Stir in the optional teaspoon of acacia honey if your palate prefers; the cup carries a clear natural fruit acidity from the lemon and the rosehip, and most palates land on the side of wanting the small sweetener.
9. Serve in the pre warmed mug. Best drunk hot in the first ten minutes while the ginger root warmth is at its strongest. The cup is naturally caffeine free, suits any time of day, and pairs well with a plain shortbread or a slice of sponge cake on the side.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/fruit tea/lemon ginger and rosehip tea/