How Long to Steep Loose Leaf Elderberry Tea for Optimal Flavor and Benefits
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 2,500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates referred to the elder tree as his "medicine chest". This long history of use highlights the plant's value, and today, understanding the correct steeping time is the key to extracting its full flavor and powerful compounds from loose leaf berries.