Go Back

Throat Coat Tea

A soothing herbal tea for sore throats and comfort during illness.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried slippery elm bark
  • 1 tablespoon dried marshmallow root
  • 1 tablespoon dried licorice root
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional for flavor

Equipment

  • Teapot or saucepan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Strainer or tea infuser
  • cup or mug

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 2 cups of water to a gentle boil.
  2. Once boiling, remove the water from heat and add the slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, and licorice root.
  3. Cover the pot and let the herbs steep for about 10 minutes.
  4. After steeping, strain the tea into a cup using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser.
  5. If desired, stir in honey for sweetness.
  6. For a zesty kick, squeeze some lemon juice into your cup.
  7. Take a sip and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
  8. Drink your Throat Coat Tea while it’s warm.

Notes

This tea is perfect for soothing sore throats and can be customized with various ingredients.