Bring the water to a boil. Put the herbs, if possible collected yourself, in a sieve. Crumble the hawthorn with your fingers. Pour boiling water on (makes a large tea cup) and let it steep for at least 8 minutes. If you only have small cups, you should only use half of the herbs.
It is best to drink unsweetened, otherwise sweeten as needed.
Hawthorn is a plant for the heart. Elderberry promotes the elimination of toxins and dehydrates.