Cold and Flu Remedy Tea
Warm, soothing, and packed with immune-boosting ingredients, this Cold and Flu Remedy Tea is your ultimate comfort during sniffle season. Crafted with the healing powers of fresh ginger, turmeric, and a touch of black pepper to enhance absorption, this tea delivers a natural anti-inflammatory and antiviral punch. Freshly squeezed lemon juice offers a burst of vitamin C, while honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) provides a soothing sweetness. Infused with a fragrant cinnamon stick and optionally paired with your favorite herbal tea bag, this therapeutic blend is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for sipping on chilly days. Ideal for combating cold and flu symptoms or simply warming up, this golden elixir is as delicious as it is restorative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (sliced thinly)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1.5 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 piece optional herbal tea bag (e.g., chamomile, green, or peppermint)
Instructions
Add the water, sliced ginger root, cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, and a pinch of black pepper to a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into a teapot or directly into mugs to remove the ginger slices and cinnamon stick.
If using an herbal tea bag, add it to the hot liquid and steep for 2-3 minutes before removing.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and honey (or maple syrup) until fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the soothing benefits of this comforting tea. Optionally, garnish with a lemon slice or a sprinkle of ground turmeric for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
