I Am Sick As a Dog Tea
Soothe your body and soul with "I Am Sick As a Dog Tea," a comforting elixir designed to ease cold and flu symptoms with natural, immune-boosting ingredients. This easy-to-make herbal tea combines the spicy warmth of fresh ginger and cinnamon with the bright citrus tang of fresh lemon juice, naturally sweetened with raw honey. Optional additions like fresh mint leaves for extra freshness or a pinch of cayenne pepper for gentle heat let you tailor the recipe to your needs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this tea is the perfect remedy to sip and savor when you're feeling under the weather. Warm, aromatic, and packed with antioxidants, this homemade tea is your go-to for boosting immunity and finding much-needed comfort on sick days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger root
- 1 whole Fresh lemon
- 2 tablespoons Raw honey
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 4 cups Hot water
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin pieces.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half into a small bowl and set aside. Slice the other half into thin rounds for garnish.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Add the sliced ginger and the cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the liquid into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding the ginger and cinnamon stick.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and raw honey until dissolved. Adjust sweetness as desired.
If using, add the fresh mint leaves to the tea for extra freshness or stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper for a touch of heat.
Pour the tea into mugs, garnish with the lemon slices, and serve warm. Sip slowly and feel better soon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 187 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.
