Description
This flu-fighting tea recipe is a natural remedy designed to soothe flu symptoms, boost immunity, and keep you hydrated. Made with powerful, health-boosting ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and honey, this tea is as comforting as it is effective. Perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or just need an immunity boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups of water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 slices (3 mm thick) of fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ tablespoon ground turmeric or 1 inch fresh turmeric root (sliced)
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 ½ tablespoons raw Manuka honey (or any raw honey)
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra warmth)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the cinnamon stick, ginger slices, cloves, and turmeric to the water. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the tea to steep for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug using a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in the lemon juice and honey until well mixed.
- If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of cayenne pepper for added kick.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Vitamin C: 10% of Daily Value
- Antioxidants: High
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g