Description
Soothing Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea offers natural relief from throat discomfort with warming spices. Ginger and honey complement cinnamon’s healing properties for quick comfort when wellness needs a gentle boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Brew Base: Combine water with cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon in a small saucepan, creating a fragrant herbal foundation for the healing tea.
- Infuse and Simmer: Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and allow gentle simmering for five minutes, simultaneously adding freshly grated ginger to enhance therapeutic properties and extract maximum flavor profiles.
- Strain and Prepare: Remove saucepan from heat, carefully strain the aromatic liquid through a fine mesh into a ceramic mug, ensuring a smooth and pure tea essence.
- Flavor Balancing: Introduce fresh lemon juice and pure honey, stirring thoroughly to integrate these complementary ingredients that will elevate the tea’s healing and taste characteristics.
- Final Touch: Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, then consume the warm tea immediately to maximize its soothing effects on an irritated throat, allowing the powerful combination of cinnamon, ginger, lemon, and honey to provide natural relief.
Notes
- Select Fresh Ingredients: Choose high-quality, organic cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger for maximum therapeutic benefits and robust flavor profile.
- Control Brewing Temperature: Simmer gently to prevent bitter notes and preserve delicate healing compounds in the ingredients.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Adjust honey quantity based on personal preference and throat sensitivity, ensuring optimal comfort and taste.
- Enhance Healing Potential: Consider adding a pinch of turmeric or a small piece of cayenne pepper to boost anti-inflammatory properties and immune support.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg