Jams, compotes and fruit drinks are prepared from black currants, and preserves are made. Also, its leaves and berries are brewed with tea. Blackcurrant is known for its richness of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for the human body. Due to the high content of vitamin C, black tea with these berries has a good effect on boosting immunity, helping in the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. Blackcurrant tea is also useful for hypertension, atherosclerosis and diabetes.