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Tea For Sore Throat

A comforting remedy that combines soothing flavors and healing ingredients to help ease throat discomfort.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger sliced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon loose leaf herbal tea or 1 tea bag e.g., chamomile or peppermint

Equipment

  • Teapot or saucepan
  • Strainer or tea infuser
  • cup or mug
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing the water to a boil in a teapot or saucepan.
  2. Add the sliced fresh ginger to the boiling water.
  3. After a minute, add the loose leaf herbal tea or tea bag to the pot.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  5. Stir in the honey until it melts completely.
  6. Use a strainer or tea infuser to pour the tea into your cup.
  7. Let the tea cool for a minute before drinking.
  8. Sip slowly and enjoy the warmth spreading through your throat.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for increased soothing benefits.