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Sore Throat Tea with Honey and Ginger

Sore Throat Tea with Honey and Ginger is a warming, soothing drink that will comfort your throat and still taste amazing with spicy ginger, sweet honey and a little lemon. This sore throat tea has got everything you need.

 

Clear mug with pale yellow drink and lemon verbena garnish. Cookies in the background.

 

January is a month many feels under the weather. And whenever I feel a cold coming in, this is what I make. It's easy enough to make even though all you want to do is lie in the bed and feel sorry for yourself. 

 

However, getting a cozy drink in my hand always make me feel better. So if you want variety, I can also recommend a warm hibiscus tea, calendula tea and grapefruit cider or a non-alcoholic mulled wine. Perfect to warm you inside and out!

 

Bird's eye view of the pale yellow drink. Cookies in the upper right corner

 

What Can Help To Fight a Sore Throat?

 

  • Ginger - ginger is both anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It also tastes amazing, so basically it's magic in a root.
  • Honey - honey can help fighting infections and relief pain. Honey also definitely helps to make anything taste better, and with the warm, earthy flavor, it fits perfectly in a sore throat tea.
  • Lemon - lemon contains vitamin C and antioxidants. It also increases the saliva you produce which may help to keep your mucous membranes moist. Many strange words but it just means yay for lemon!
  • Mint - mint can numb your throat with its cooling effect, so it will relieve some of the pain. It also has the highest antioxidant capacities of any food. Mint contains menthol, which is a natural aromatic decongestant that will help to break up phlegm and mucus (source).

 

Bird's eye view of ginger, lemon and honey.

 

Sore Throat Tea with Honey and Ginger

 

Okay, so looking at the list above, I clearly see that this sore throat tea actually is pretty good for you. It's also important to fill up with plenty of fluids, so I think we are right on with this calming drink. I got the idea from my sister, who usually makes ginger tea when a sore throat is coming in.

 

Clear mug with pale yellow drink in the window frame. Cookies on the table.

 

And it doesn't take much longer than boiling water, so there's not many excuses not to make this. Begin with slicing up a few slices of ginger and add into a saucepan with 1-2 cups of water. At least 1 tablespoon worth, but I usually end up with more like 3 tbsp. Add into the water.

 

It doesn't really matter how much you add in to the water, because we are going to take them out later. Give it a boil, and once it's boiling, reduce heat to the lowest, add in the mint (if using) and just let it steep for 5 minutes. Strain, pour into a large cup and mix with honey and lemon juice, and enjoy.

 

Pouring the pale yellow drink from a saucepan, through a sieve and into a clear mug.

 

If you don't have mint (or lemon verbena!), don't sweat it. I usually make this without, because my herb garden isn't of much use during the winter months, when I normally would make this tea. So when I have mint, I add it in. It is a nice, cooling effect. And not to mention that mint tastes amazing. But other than that, this is still a delicious sore throat tea without the mint!

 

So there you have it! A delicious cup filled with good-for-you and good for your throat ingredients. And let's hope we feel better soon.

 

Clear mug with a pale yellow drink. Cookies in the background.

 

Don't forget to check out all my other tea recipes as well (although most of them are iced, they can still be served warm!)

 

 

Clear mug with pale yellow drink and lemon verbena garnish.

 

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📖 Recipe

Clear mug with pale yellow drink and lemon verbena garnish. Cookies in the background.

Sore Throat Tea with Honey and Ginger

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

Sore Throat Tea with Honey and Ginger is a warming, soothing drink that will comfort your throat and still taste amazing with spicy ginger, sweet honey and a little lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water, 250ml
  • 2 tablespoon sliced ginger, 1-3, depending on your love for ginger
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint, optional*
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey, more or less to taste

Instructions

  1. Don't bother with peeling the ginger, just slice it.
  2. Add water to a saucepan, along with the sliced ginger. Bring it up to a boil, and reduce to lowest setting, add in the mint, and let it steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the drink into your favorite cup and mix with honey and fresh lemon juice to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

* If you don't have mint, don't sweat it. It's still delicious without it. If you can find the herb lemon verbena, I highly recommend trying that too!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 18.5gFiber: 0.3gSugar: 17.7gProtein: 0.3g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate, estimate for informational purposes only.

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Krista Price

Monday 28th of January 2019

I think I would enjoy this with or without a sore throat. Ginger, lemon and honey make everything better, and I bet this would make my house smell lovely while it's simmering!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 28th of January 2019

Ginger, lemon and honey do make everything better! Thank you so much, Krista!

Maman de sara

Sunday 27th of January 2019

I make this tea often when we get sick, I love natural medicines.

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 28th of January 2019

So do I, just so much better than store-bought.

Kelly Anthony

Sunday 27th of January 2019

This sore throat tea with honey and ginger sounds perfect for those days when I'm not feeling 100%. I also think this would be a refreshing afternoon pick me up on a cold winter day.

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 28th of January 2019

Yes, I agree. Thank you!

Mimi

Sunday 27th of January 2019

This tea is perfect for cold rainy days. I really like the shoot you took of the cup near the window covered with rain drops. Looks so inviting!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 28th of January 2019

Thank you so much, Mimi :)

April

Sunday 27th of January 2019

I literally needed this recipe a few days ago - but so happy to stumble upon it now. It is one of those drinks you need to have handy any time of the year.

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 28th of January 2019

Oh no, too late! Thank you so much, April

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