Goji Berry, Rose Hip, and Red Clover

Tea Essence

Considered a Candida-killer, as well as a source of relief from PMS due to the presence of phytoestrogens, red clover tea has a mild, slightly bitter herbal flavor. I start many days with a cup of pure red clover tea; other times I like to include it in this floral, gently herbaceous tea essence, which can be used to flavor ice water to taste for iced tea or hot water for a warming drink. Since red clover is a mild stimulant, make sure you drink this one before 4:00 p.m.

Makes 3 cups

Place the goji berries, rose hips, and tea bag in a medium bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let the mixture sit, stirring gently every 5 to 10 minutes, until cool. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a storage container with a tight-fitting lid, pressing on the solids to release as much flavor as possible. Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.