Description
Soothing warmth meets healing power in this Flu Fighter Tea, a comforting blend of ginger, lemon, honey, and spices. Packed with immune-boosting ingredients, you’ll discover a natural remedy that helps combat cold symptoms and supports overall wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) raw honey
Spices and Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) turmeric powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat water in a kettle or pot until it reaches a rolling boil, then carefully transfer the steaming liquid into a large, sturdy mug.
- Drop fresh ginger slices directly into the hot water, allowing them to steep and release their potent medicinal essence for precisely 5 minutes.
- Incorporate ground turmeric, freshly cracked black pepper, and a whole cinnamon stick to enhance the tea’s healing properties and create a complex flavor profile.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the aromatic infusion, then drizzle raw honey, stirring thoroughly until the sweet liquid completely dissolves and integrates.
- For adventurous palates seeking additional warmth and immune-boosting intensity, dust a minute quantity of cayenne pepper across the surface of the tea.
- Decide whether to strain out the ginger pieces for a smoother drinking experience or leave them in to maximize flavor extraction and therapeutic benefits.
- Cradle the mug with both hands, inhale the comforting steam, and consume the tea slowly, allowing its soothing warmth to permeate your body and support natural healing.
Notes
- Choose fresh ginger for maximum flavor and immune-boosting properties, slicing it thinly allows better infusion.
- Turmeric works best when combined with black pepper, which enhances its absorption and healing potential.
- Use raw, unpasteurized honey for stronger antibacterial benefits and natural sweetness.
- Try optional add-ins like fresh mint or chamomile tea to customize healing properties and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 64 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg