“Natures Best in a Cup”
Kawakawa shrubs grow abundantly around New Zealand. This health-giving gift from nature is ideal to use as a refreshing tonic tea on a daily basis, or as a treat.
The benefits from drinking fresh kawakawa tea include:
Helping digestive problems, assisting urinary tract health, anti-inflammatory properties, cleansing the blood and detoxification.
Try this recipe at home as a daily ritual, or as a treat for some guests:
6-8 kawakawa leaves
2-3 cups of water
Add these to a pot and once its boiling, turn down and simmer for around 20 minutes.
Keep the pot lid on throughout this process.
Some variations:
Add a herbal tea bag of your choice to the pot: chamomile, jasmin, red bush, ginger or fresh ginger slices, peppermint or fresh mint leaves, chai, lemon or fresh lemon juice or slice, and you can add a spoon of honey for some sweetness.
The possibilities are endless. Be daring. Strain and serve. Enjoy!
UNIQUE RANGE OF KAWAKAWA PRODUCTS
Earth Energies New Zealand Limited
3315 State Highway 2, Mangatarata
RD6, Thames
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I made kawakawa, lemon, ginger and honey tonic – drank cold with ice , very refreshing!
Thanks for sharing Mandy, that sounds lovely I am going to try your ice tea awesome!!