Description
Soothing cinnamon sore throat tea provides natural relief from throat discomfort with warming spices. Herbal ingredients work together to calm inflammation and support healing when you need comfort during cold season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 mL) water
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Infusion Preparation: Pour water into a small saucepan with cinnamon, bringing to a vigorous boil over high heat. Reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing the mixture to steep and release medicinal properties for 5 minutes.
- Ginger Enhancement: Introduce fresh ginger into the simmering liquid, boosting the tea’s therapeutic potential and adding depth to the flavor profile.
- Straining Process: Remove saucepan from heat and strain the aromatic liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean mug, eliminating any spice particles and ensuring a smooth texture.
- Flavor Balancing: Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the strained tea, then blend in honey. Stir thoroughly to dissolve completely and create a harmonious taste, adjusting sweetness to personal preference.
- Soothing Consumption: Let the tea cool to a comfortable temperature. Cradle the mug, breathe in the healing aroma, and sip slowly to maximize throat-soothing benefits and provide comforting relief.
Notes
- Gentle Brewing: Simmer cinnamon on low heat to extract maximum flavor and medicinal properties without burning the spice.
- Temperature Control: Let tea cool for 1-2 minutes after brewing to prevent throat irritation and ensure safe, comfortable drinking temperature.
- Honey Selection: Use raw, unprocessed honey for enhanced antibacterial properties and natural healing benefits, especially helpful for sore throat relief.
- Customization Options: Experiment with additional healing ingredients like turmeric, chamomile, or a pinch of black pepper to boost immune-supporting qualities and personalize the tea’s therapeutic profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 40
- 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