Comforting Cold and Flu Tea
Soothe your senses and boost your immunity with this Comforting Cold and Flu Tea, a warm and healing blend designed to bring relief during chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather. Packed with powerful natural ingredients like fresh ginger, zesty lemon, golden turmeric, and a dash of black pepper, this tea is a wellness powerhouse. A touch of honey adds sweetness and helps soothe sore throats, while a fragrant cinnamon stick rounds out the flavor with cozy spice notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this immune-boosting brew is simple to prepare and perfect for sipping slowly to unwind and rejuvenate. Whether you're nursing a cold or simply in need of a calming tea moment, this recipe is a must-have in your home remedy repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 inch (sliced) Fresh ginger root
- 1 whole (sliced) Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 4 cups Hot water
Instructions
Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin pieces.
Slice the lemon into even rounds, reserving one slice for garnish if desired.
In a medium pot, add the sliced ginger, lemon slices (except the garnish), cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, and a pinch of black pepper.
Pour in 4 cups of hot water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the tea into a teapot or individual mugs using a fine mesh strainer.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey per cup (or adjust to taste) while the tea is still warm.
Garnish with the reserved lemon slice if desired and serve immediately. Sip slowly and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% | |
*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.
