Sea buckthorn tea with pear

2 servings

10 minutes

Sea buckthorn tea with pear is a fragrant and warming drink perfect for cool evenings. Sea buckthorn, known for its health benefits, gives the tea a rich tart-sweet flavor while the pear adds softness and fruity tenderness. This recipe comes from Russian cuisine where sea buckthorn was traditionally used to boost immunity. Spicy notes of cinnamon, star anise, and sage make the tea especially cozy. Mint adds freshness and honey provides pleasant sweetness balancing the taste. The tea is not only delicious but also beneficial: it warms you up, strengthens the body, and offers pleasure with its rich, multifaceted aroma. It pairs wonderfully with baked goods, nuts, and fruits creating an atmosphere of comfort and enjoyment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 168.2
• Proteins: 2.3g
• Fats: 5.3g
• Carbohydrates: 31.1g

Ingredients

• Water: 500 ml
• Pears: 2 pc
• Sea buckthorn: 160 g
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Anise (star anise): 1 pc
• Sage: to taste
• Honey: to taste
• Mint: 3 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Wash the sea buckthorn berries and blend part of them, leaving some whole. Then strain the puree through a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea buckthorn: 160 g

2. Wash the pears. Peel them with a vegetable peeler and remove the core. Cut one half into slices, and blend the remaining pears.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 2 pieces

3. Rinse the mint and place it at the bottom of the teapot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mint: 3 sprigs

4. Also add the pre-sliced pear wedges, whole sea buckthorn berries, and star anise to the mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 2 pieces
   • Sea buckthorn: 160 g
   • Anise (star anise): 1 piece

5. Combine pear-sea buckthorn puree in a teapot, add cinnamon and sage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
   • Sage:  to taste

6. Pour boiling water, stir, and let steep for 7 minutes. Optionally, add honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 500 ml
   • Honey:  to taste