Description
This Flu Fighter Tea is a soothing and immune-boosting beverage crafted with fresh ginger, honey, lemon juice, and an optional hint of cayenne pepper. Perfect for calming cold symptoms and invigorating your body, it’s quick to prepare and comforting to sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup hot water
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
Flavor & Sweetener
- 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for an extra kick)
Garnish (Optional)
- 1-2 slices of lemon
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan to prepare the base for your tea.
- Simmer Ginger: Add the sliced fresh ginger to the boiling water, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes depending on your desired ginger strength.
- Strain: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain out the ginger slices, leaving a clear, flavorful infusion.
- Add Sweetener and Lemon: Stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice thoroughly until well combined to add sweetness and brightness.
- Optional Spice: Mix in the cayenne pepper if you want an extra warming kick and immune boost.
- Serve & Garnish: Pour the tea into your favorite mug and garnish with 1-2 slices of lemon if desired.
- Enjoy: Sip the tea slowly to help soothe cold symptoms and enjoy its comforting effects.
Notes
- You can adjust the honey to taste based on how sweet you want your tea.
- The cayenne pepper is optional but adds extra warmth and can help clear sinuses.
- Fresh ginger can be substituted with ginger slices from frozen or pre-sliced ginger if fresh is unavailable.
- This tea is best enjoyed warm and should be consumed shortly after preparation for optimal flavor and benefits.
