Alkaline Herb Shop Dried Elderberries 4 oz

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Sold as “Alkaline Herb Shop Dried Elderberries 4 oz - Organic or Wildcrafted Whole Black Elderberries (Sambucus Nigra, Bayas de Sauco) from Albania - for Elderberry Tea & Syrup - No Additives”

Each bag contains 4 oz of organic or wildcrafted whole dried elderberries, grown and harvested in Albania. They are the berries of Sambucus nigra, the black elderberry, known in Spanish as bayas de sauco. Whole berries, not cut and not powdered. One ingredient, nothing added. ALWAYS COOK THEM. Elderberries are simmered or cooked before use and never eaten raw. Raw berries can upset the stomach. That is not an optional refinement. TASTE: deep, dark and tart, closer to a berry than to a floral tea, with a jammy note once cooked. Naturally caffeine free. HOW TO MAKE THE TEA: add 1 to 2 tablespoons of dried elderberries to 10 fl oz of boiling water, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat, strain and drink. Store tightly closed in a dry place, 59 to 86 degrees F. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DO DRIED ELDERBERRIES NEED TO BE COOKED? Yes. Raw elderberries can upset the stomach, so always cook or simmer them before use. Cooking is part of every syrup and tea recipe. HOW DO YOU MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP? Simmer half a cup of dried elderberries in 3 cups of water for about 45 minutes, until the liquid reduces by half. Strain, press the berries, let it cool, then stir in a sweetener of your choice. Keep it refrigerated. LOOSE BERRIES OR TEA BAGS? These loose berries simmer for 15 minutes and give you syrup, tincture and tea from one bag. We also sell an elderberry tea in 24 unbleached bags at 2,000 mg each, steeped 3 to 5 minutes, which is the easier daily cup. The berries are the better buy if you want to make syrup. QUE ES EL SAUCO? El sauco es la baya seca del Sambucus nigra, conocida como bayas de sauco. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz de bayas enteras organicas o silvestres de Albania, un solo ingrediente. Nota: el sauco siempre se cocina antes de usar, nunca crudo. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing. Individuals under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use. Keep out of reach of children.