Ginger, lemon and honey tea

March 31, 2012 by Daily Dose of Fresh

I have flu and I feel really, really sorry for myself. This couldn’t have happened at a worst time. I’ve missed gym for two days

Well when life hands you lemons you experiment with home-made flu remedies.

I’ve made myself a steaming cup of Ginger, lemon and honey tea. Although there is no tea in it, it is drank like a tea.

The ginger heat you up from inside, the lemon is a good source of Vitamin C and the honey acts a natural cough suppressant.

Read more about the health benefits here.

Serves 4

4 cups of water

4 tbs of lemon juice

2 tbs grated fresh ginger

Honey to taste

Simmer the water, ginger lemon and grated fresh ginger in a pot for 15 minutes. Pour into cup and add honey to taste. You could add less or more ginger if you prefer.

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Posted in Home remedies, Something to drink? | Tagged flu and cold remedy, Food, Ginger Honey lemon tea, home remedies, recipes, Something to drink?, vegetarian, when life hands you lemons | 22 Comments

22 Responses

on April 1, 2012 at 12:51 pm wendy@chezchloe

I think it’s that time of the year. Yesterday it was sunny then spitting icy windy rain. We literally just made a big batch of this ‘tea’ yesterday as my daughter is sick and I’m drinking it as a preventative…and cause it’s just so good.
- on April 1, 2012 at 3:14 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
  
  I’m on to making the second batch today, this is tea is essential for colds and flu. I honestly sleep so much better if I’m having a cup before bedtime.
on March 31, 2012 at 5:52 pm Shira

Love this! Just posted about it yesterday…..my favorite!
- on March 31, 2012 at 7:34 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
  
  Hi Shira! thanks for the visit, must say your post is just as lovely as always.
on March 31, 2012 at 2:34 pm Matthew W

One of my favorite winter times drinks is hot/warm lemonade.

The spoon is cool too !
- on March 31, 2012 at 7:27 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
  
  Hello Mr. and there I was thinking you would rather have a beer!
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on March 31, 2012 at 11:23 am Big Hungry Gnomes

Im a big supporter of the homemade cold remedy of a lovely honey, ginger and lemon tea. I tend to go heavy on the ginger as I find the gently heat of ginger helps with colds and coughs. Your photographs are great and I’m slightly in love with your coin spoon
- on March 31, 2012 at 12:31 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
  
  Hi There! I’m in love with that coin spoon too. I bought it at a food market and next when I’m going I’m buying some more. Thanks for the visit.
on March 31, 2012 at 11:07 am Sinead

looks great! I have had a sore throat all week, think this is exactly what I need
- on March 31, 2012 at 12:30 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
  
  I can recomend this, this really soothes a sore troat
on March 31, 2012 at 10:14 am gerynda

I like that beverage.. I want to try to make it..

And.. your pic is Good..:)
- on March 31, 2012 at 10:52 am Daily Dose of Fresh
  
  Thank you Gerynda! you should try it, it taste lovely.
  - on April 7, 2012 at 6:00 pm gerynda
    
    really I want it.. where are u now mom??
    - on April 7, 2012 at 6:45 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
      
      lol!
      - on April 9, 2012 at 5:21 am gerynda
        
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        on April 9, 2012 at 10:31 am Daily Dose of Fresh
        
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        on April 9, 2012 at 11:17 am gerynda
        
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        on April 9, 2012 at 5:54 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
        
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        on April 12, 2012 at 8:05 pm Daily Dose of Fresh
        
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