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chandelier bush tea in white tea cup on a white saucer with chandelier leaf to the top left and bottom right corners and the bottom left corner has a golden teaspoon
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Chandelier bush tea

Chandelier bush tea or shandilay or klip dagga tea is a herbaceous, slightly bitter tea that is widely used in traditional medicine for coughs, colds, and more.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Steep Time10 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: chandelier bush tea
Servings: 2
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 3 grams chandelier leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • sweetener of choice

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil using a small pot on medium heat or a kettle (about 5 minutes).
  • Turn off the heat once the water is boiling.
  • Wash the leaves. Tear into small pieces.
  • Add to the hot water.
  • Leave to steep for 10 minutes.
  • Strain.
  • Sweeten if desired.
  • Serve hot.