food sectionfood sectionBlueberry tea is equally refreshing and beneficial when served iced or hot. Tea prepared for medicinal purposes is often brewed using blueberry leaves, which contain high levels of antioxidants. However, the berries themselves can also yield a nourishing drink. The steps below present a basic procedure for making tea from fresh berries. Optional ingredients and steps provide variations on the basic berry tea recipe.
The blueberry is a fruit loaded with benefits. The fruit's antioxidant properties, including vitamins C and E, make it one of the best free radical scavengers. Blueberries can be ingested as a whole fruit, but is useful as well when infused into tea form.
Tea cakes have been classically served with afternoon tea and were once very popular among people of the Victorian-era (See reference 1). Today, they are considered a sweet dessert that can be enjoyed any time. There are numerous types of tea cakes available today, but blueberry is a particular favorite, as it lends its flavor well to the simple cake. This recipe yields a nine-inch blueberry tea cake that will serve approximately eight to 10 people.
