Description
Soothing Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea brings comfort and healing with its warm, spicy embrace. Gentle ingredients blend perfectly to help you combat throat discomfort and support your body’s natural wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 1 cup water
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1–2 teaspoons honey
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Optional Spices:
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground turmeric
Instructions
- Heat water in a small saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil at 212°F.
- Gently lower cinnamon stick and ginger into the bubbling liquid, allowing their aromatic essences to infuse.
- Reduce flame to low, letting the mixture gently simmer for 10 minutes, developing a rich, warming flavor profile.
- Carefully remove the pan from heat source, preventing over-extraction of spices.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a therapeutic mug, pouring the golden-hued liquid through to capture any solid ingredients.
- Drizzle honey into the strained tea, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a silky-smooth texture.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the warm concoction, balancing the sweetness with a bright, citrusy undertone.
- Consume immediately while piping hot to maximize the soothing properties and help alleviate throat discomfort.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of cinnamon and ginger to suit your taste preferences.
- Opt for raw honey for enhanced natural healing properties and additional antibacterial benefits.
- For a dairy-free and vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prepare a larger batch and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating gently before consuming.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg