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Honey Lemon Ginger Tea – Easy Remedy for Colds, Coughs & Sore Throats

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I know it is not cold or flu season but they can spring up on you anytime. That is why I always keep a jar of lemon, honey, and ginger tea concoction in my fridge. Plus, it is a very tasty and refreshing beverage that helps boost the immune system.

LEMON

Lemons provide a very good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that is important for a strong immune system. The vitamin C in lemon juice can also help neutralize the activity of waste products called “free radicals” in the body, reducing inflammation and swelling caused by those “free radicals”.

GINGER

Ginger has been used for years for the relief of nausea, upset stomach, and digestive distress. However, it also provides other  therapeutic properties as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. Ginger can promote a healthy sweating that aids in the detoxification of the body, which is often helpful when suffering from a cold or flu. Ginger is also helpful for settling upset stomachs as well as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

HONEY

Honey has a soothing effect on sore throats and is a natural cough suppressant. It can also boost the immune system by aiding in the production of white blood cells. This improves your ability to fight infection and helps reduce fevers. The sweetness of honey also balances the tartness of the lemon and the ginger’s spice.

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1/4 to 1/2 of an organic lemon
  2. fresh ginger
  3. honey (raw)

DIRECTIONS

Thinly slice the lemon and remove all seeds. Peel and thinly slice or mince the ginger (I used between 1-2 tsp of minced ginger, you can use your judgement about how much you’d like). Arrange the lemons  in layers in a clean, sterile jar and cover with honey. Refrigerate until needed. Use a large tbsp of the mixture in a mug of hot water to make tea. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for some more heat.

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