Black Choke Berries scientifically known as Aronia melanocarpa, are known for their anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. These properties are linked to the high levels of polyphenolic compounds and flavonoids they contain.
I boil several inches of ginger and a clove or two and about a dozen of the smashed frozen Aronia in a couple of cups of water for about 10 min. I turn off the heat and add one or two tablespoons of Japanese Green Tea and let it steep for 4 or 5 min then strain and have with some honey. A lot more tolerable. (The tea ends up colored red.) I am using Maeda-en Gold Sen-cha green tea.
Better green teas are meant to be used several times before being discarded. Some do not reach their best flavor until they have been used 4 or 5 times. If I do not add the other ingredients I will save the tea for reuse.
Somewhere I read that ginger helps prevent or kill cancer, especially in the prostate.