Best Honey Lemon Tea for a Cold
Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea may be just your cup of tea! Herbal teas used for cold and flu not only help to eliminate the chill but help to alleviate post nasal drip, sinus congestion, sore throats, and fevers. There are many herbs that help to ward off cold and flu viruses. Some of my popular herbal teas for this purpose include echinacea, elderberry, elderflower, ginger, lemon balm, oregano, peppermint, thyme, and yarrow. In my opinion, this recipe is the best teas for a cold and flu to get you feeling better again in no time. Happy tea time!
Servings Prep Time
1person 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5minutes 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
1person 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5minutes 5minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil and pour into a glass or ceramic mug.
  2. Add the juice of the freshly squeezed lemon.
  3. Add the ginger slices, honey, mint leaves and a pinch of sea salt.
  4. Add any medicinal herb(s) of your choice (optional).
  5. Stir the ingredients to dissolve the honey.
  6. Add a dash of cayenne (optional).
  7. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes to infuse the ginger.
  8. There is no need to strain the tea after it’s done steeping.
  9. Consider adding one or any combination of the herbs listed: Echinacea, elderberry, lemon balm, oregano, peppermint, thyme or yarrow. This is optional but very helpful for healing.
Recipe Notes

Sip and enjoy the soothing effects!

Consider adding a mentholated cough drop to the warm mixture and inhale it deeply as you sip your tea to help clear your sinuses.

In addition, feel free to add any of the therapeutic herbs as mentioned or even fresh garlic for added healing benefits.