A queen among fruit teas with a sumptuous deep cherry-red hue and gloriously intense and exotic fruit flavour. Sweet papaya cubes, fruity tangy hibiscus blossoms and berries contribute strength and a rich fruitiness. On a warm summer day, prepare an intense strong brew, allow it to cool and serve as an ice tea with sparkling wine or mineral water, perhaps decorated with a mint leaf. 
 
Health-related effects of ingredients:
 
Hibiscus may benefit diabetic patients with mild hypertension. 
 
Elderberries are high in antioxidants and vitamins that may boost our immune system, at medicinal quantities reducing the intensity and duration of the common cold as well as both influenza A and B viruses by one half to one third. Chemical constituents in elderberry inhibit early stages of infection by blocking viral proteins that attach and penetrate our cells. They also reduce replication. Less viral or bacterial load equals less intensity of illness as well as less duration! Used commonly for lower respiratory tract infections. 
 
Raspberries may be effective in treating pain from inflammation. They are also high in antioxidants.
 
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