On this quest for vitality, I started making batch after batch of kefir soda for digestive health, immune support, and increased energy. I was on the hunt for specific ways to increase my iron levels, too.
So the other day I added an herbal infusion of both iron-rich nettle and dandelion to my water kefir and -- viola!
I got everything I was looking for in an iced kefir herbal tea.
So the other day I added an herbal infusion of both iron-rich nettle and dandelion to my water kefir and -- viola!
I got everything I was looking for in an iced kefir herbal tea.
Herbal tea is essentially an herbal infusion, in which herbs are set in hot (or cold) water for a certain length of time. The hot water method imparts enzymes and vitamins from these herbs into the water, and the tea, when cultured in water kefir, bestows an even bigger iron boost to the body.
The sky's the limit when it comes to creating all-natural vitamin water and energy drinks like this one. While I used a simple blend of dandelion, nettle, and mint, there are so many other wonderful and flavorful options to choose from that might just help you stay cool over these next summer months -- and stay healthy!
The sky's the limit when it comes to creating all-natural vitamin water and energy drinks like this one. While I used a simple blend of dandelion, nettle, and mint, there are so many other wonderful and flavorful options to choose from that might just help you stay cool over these next summer months -- and stay healthy!
Herbal Kefir Iced Tea
Ingredients
- water kefir grains (like those from Cultures for Health), rehydrated according to package instructions
- unrefined sugar (such as coconut sugar, sucanat, or rapadura)
- non-chlorinated water
- handful of fresh or dried herbs (I used dandelion, nettle, and mint, but here are some examples of more wonderful and flavorful options)
- stevia leaf, preferably fresh (or other optional sweetener)
Instructions
1. Culture water kefir grains according to package instructions (as described here).2. Prepare an herbal infusion by simply pouring boiling water over herbs (and stevia), steeping for 15 minutes to 1 hour, and then straining.3. Once cooled to room temperature, mix one part herbal infusion with one part water kefir and set out on your countertop for at least 6 hours, preferably longer. Chill and enjoy!
Details
Prep time: 5 minutes, plus time for culturing kefirCook time: 15 minutes - 1 hour Total time: Varies Yield: 1 quart 
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