Warm Orange Spice Drink for Cold Flu
Warm, soothing, and bursting with immune-boosting goodness, this Warm Orange Spice Drink for Cold Flu is the ultimate remedy for chilly days and seasonal sniffles. Featuring freshly squeezed orange juice, antioxidant-rich turmeric, and aromatic spices like cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, this comforting beverage not only warms you up but also helps fight cold symptoms naturally. Sweetened with a touch of honey and brightened with lemon juice, it's a flavorful yet functional drink that hydrates and soothes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe combines natural remedies and vibrant citrus flavors for a healing treat that’s perfect for winter or whenever you need a wellness boost. Garnish with fresh orange peel for an extra dash of fragrance, and sip slowly to savor both the taste and health benefits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 strip Orange peel (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour the fresh orange juice and water into a small saucepan over medium heat.
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces. Add the ginger slices to the saucepan.
Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and turmeric powder to the mixture.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and let it cook for 10-15 minutes to infuse the spices.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid into a heatproof container or serving mugs to remove the solids.
Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully dissolved.
If desired, garnish with a strip of orange peel or a slice of fresh orange for added fragrance.
Serve the drink warm and sip slowly to soothe symptoms and stay hydrated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1099 mg | 23% | |
*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.
