Lemon, Ginger, and Honey Tea (Cold/Flu Remedy)
It’s been a rough cold/flu season this year and now with the coronavirus looming over our heads, it’s been worrisome to say the least. Especially when you have little kids who seem to catch EVERYTHING. My poor daughter has already caught a couple colds and one turned into an ear infection. NOT FUN!
What I have come to terms with is there is no “cure” for the cold/flu. You basically have to treat the symptoms, boost your immune system as much as possible, and just ride it out. Luckily, when I get sick, I’m usually only sick for about 2-3 days. I like to take a more holistic approach to treating a cold. This means eating chicken soup, drinking this tea, taking high dose vitamin C, breathing steam over the sink (or in the shower), Netipot, and, resting, and keeping airways clear as much as possible.
This tea, I believe, is the main reason why my colds only last a few days. It has lemon, ginger, and honey which ALL have benefits to boost your immunity and treat symptoms.
Here are some of the benefits:
Ginger – has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nausea compounds that boost the immune system.
Honey – has antimicrobial, antiviral, anti- inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Lemon – contains immune boosting vitamin C, antihistamines,
and has powerful antioxidants.
So without further ado, I present to you the magical lemon, ginger, and honey tea.
First, gather your ingredients. peel and grate (or chop finely) the ginger. clean and cut lemons into 8 pieces.
place the ginger in the jar first, then stack the lemons.
Then, pour the honey into the jar until it reaches near the top.
Place the lid on and store in the fridge for up to 3 months. I would wait about an hour after you make it to use it. don’t worry about the ginger/lemon going bad. honey is a natural preservative.
When you’re ready to use, heat some hot water in a mug and pour about 3 spoonfuls of the mixture. the lemon and honey may SEPARATE, you can give it a stir to INCORPORATE again.
I like to squeeze one of the lemon pieces to my mug and pieces of the ginger (i love ginger). You don’t have to include lemon or ginger in your mug.
Lemon, Ginger, Honey Tea (Cold/Flu Remedy)
Author: Alexa Milazzo
www.survivingmomday.com
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or chopped finely)
- 1 lemon, washed cut into 8 pieces
- Approx. 1 cup of honey
Instructions:
- In a mason jar or airtight container, add the ginger first. Then arrange the lemon pieces. Pour honey until it reaches near the top of the jar.
- Allow to steep in the fridge for an hour.
- When ready to use, stir and pour approx. 3 spoonfuls into hot water.
Notes:
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
- You can add a lemon piece and/or the ginger to your mug.
