Cookbook:Hawthorn Tea

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Hawthorn Tea is a sweetened beverage made from hawthorn, herbs, and lemon juice. It is thought by some to improve the immune system, and to alleviate symptoms of flu and sore throat.

Ingredients

 * 1 L water
 * 1 hawthorn tea bag
 * 1 one small sprig rosemary (just the leaves)
 * 1 one small sprig sage (just the leaves)
 * 7 thin slices of fresh ginger
 * 3 soupspoons sugar
 * 5 soupspoons lemon juice

Procedure

 * 1) Combine the water, tea bag, rosemary, sage, and ginger. Boil briefly, then remove from heat and let steep for 5–10 minutes.
 * 2) Filter the tea to remove solids, and mix in the sugar and the lemon juice.
 * 3) Cool and serve.