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Comforting Cold And Flu Tea Recipe

Fight off cold and flu symptoms with this easy, inexpensive, and delicious homemade tea! Packed with natural antibiotics and immune-boosting ingredients, this recipe is adapted from Alex Jamieson's "The Great American Detox Diet." You likely already have everything you need in your pantry! Soothe your sore throat and boost your defenses with every sip. Perfect for cozy nights in.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 27 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Comforting Cold And Flu Tea

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • Sage Leaves (not found in recipe)
  • Rosemary Sprigs (not found in recipe)
  • Fresh Thyme Sprigs (not found in recipe)
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey, to taste
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (or 1 tablespoon dried mint)

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How to Make Comforting Cold And Flu Tea

  1. Roughly chop the ginger and lemon.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, 1 inch piece of peeled and roughly chopped ginger, 1/2 cup thinly sliced lemon (about 1 medium lemon), 2 cloves of crushed garlic, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint (or 1 tablespoon of dried mint).
  6. Steep for 5 minutes to allow the herbs to infuse.
  7. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or mug.
  8. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of honey (or to taste) while the tea is still warm. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.
  9. Refrigerate the remaining tea in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave, adding more honey to taste, if needed.
  10. Enjoy twice daily. For added benefit, inhale the steam from your cup while drinking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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