Cleansing Tea

Nutrients are lost when ingredients boil, so steep this cold-and-flu-buster at a relatively low temperature.

Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Ingredients

• 1-2" cinnamon stick
• 1/4 cup coriander seeds
• 4 cups water
• 1 bunch cilantro (with roots if possible)
• 1 bunch rosemary
• 1-2" piece peeled ginger
• 2 bags detox tea (such as Traditional Medicinals EveryDay Detox)
• 1 tablespoon manuka or raw honey
• 1 tablespoon raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar

Preparation

Toast a 2" cinnamon stick and 1/4 cup coriander seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until beginning to crackle, about 4 minutes. Crush on a cutting board with the side of a chef's knife or cleaver. Transfer to a large saucepan; add 4 cups water. Cook over medium-high heat until very warm but not hot.

Meanwhile, lightly bruise 1 bunch cilantro (with roots if possible) and 1 bunch rosemary with the side of your knife. Add to saucepan along with a finely grated 2" piece peeled ginger, 2 bags detox tea (such as Traditional Medicinals EveryDay Detox), 1 tablespoon manuka or raw honey, and 1 tablespoon raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar; stir to dissolve honey. Reduce heat to low and let mixture steep until flavorful, 10–15 minutes. Strain into a pint jar or large glass, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cleansing-tea-51263650