Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful tea, adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe, is the perfect comforting beverage for any occasion. Beyond soothing a sore throat, its warming ginger, refreshing mint, and zesty lemon create a delicious and healthy elixir. Elevate your wellness routine with this easy-to-make, naturally delicious tea. Feel the invigorating benefits of ginger, the calming touch of mint, and the bright burst of lemon – a perfect blend for a cozy night in or an invigorating pick-me-up!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 38 mins

Calories 35.5 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea

Fresh Ginger
Lemon, Zest Of
Fresh Mint Leaves
Fresh Lemon Juice
2-4 tablespoons honey (or to taste)

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How to Make Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea

Mince 1-inch piece of fresh ginger.
Zest the peel of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon of zest).
Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves.
Combine the minced ginger, lemon zest, mint, and 6 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced to approximately 5 cups. Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a clean saucepan.
Return the strained liquid to the saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 2-4 tablespoons of honey (or to taste).
Simmer for 2 more minutes, stirring gently.
Serve warm. Optional: Add a teaspoon of echinacea extract per cup for added immune support (as suggested by Martha Stewart).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Easy Diabetic Vegetarian Winter Dietary Seasonal Citrus Lemon Novelty

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea?

Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 38 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea?

Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea has approximately 35.5 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea?

The key ingredients for Not Just For A Sore Throat Tea are Fresh Ginger, Lemon, Zest Of, Fresh Mint Leaves, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey. See the full list with measurements above.