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Native to England and a member of the Rose family, Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
shrubs grow wild along road sides and in thickets throughout many parts of the
world.
The ancient Greeks, Chinese, Ayurvedics and American Indians used Raspberry
for its health properties. The roots were also used Raspberry for its health
properties. The roots were also used as a vegetable-boiled and eaten like turnips.
In the 1940's, renewed interest in Raspberry resulted in a published study
in the British medical journal, Lancet, supporting the traditional use of the
Raspberry. Over the next 30 years, several other studies confirmed this finding,
and today, physicians in England and Europe recommend a number of Raspberry
preparations.
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The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.
