Many are surprised that raspberry tea is not made from the raspberry plants fruit, as some would expect, but the leaf. It has been so adored, the ancients thought Olympian gods discovered it and the Colonists drank it in place of British tea. Perhaps they like raspberry tea because the flavor is similar to black tea without the caffeine: earthy, grassy, and a bit bitter, but less intense than black tea. Drink it straight, add a little sweetener, a touch of creameither way, youll have a tasty and familiar flavored drink.
Making raspberry leaf tea is the same as most other botanical teas.
- Add one tea bag – or a teaspoon-tablespoon of raspberry leaves to taste
- Pour in boiling water
- Let steep for up to 15 minutes. The longer, the stronger.
Yesyou can refrigerate the tea and drink it later over ice. Blends perfectly with iced mint tea.
Whether you love raspberry leaf tea or want to dress-up the taste, here are some popular add-ons.
- Mint Tea
- Amber beet sugar
- Honey and lemon
- Fresh lemon juice
- Light cream or milk
- Sugar
- Fresh orange juice
In the mood for something a little stronger?
Why not add raspberry leaf tea to mint juleps, tequila sunrise, screwdrivers, or anything else suitable for black or green tea.
