Ginger, lemon and honey tea
Ginger, lemon and honey tea has been used to handle colds and sinus infections. All of these ingredients contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon juice provides powerful digestive enzymes while ginger stimulates digestion. Ginger naturally warms the body supporting circulation and lowering high blood pressure. Ginger benefits the human throat by killing viruses and bringing a soothing relief.
Ginger is used by making ginger tea and consumed daily. Ginger is usually used with lemon and honey. You should also mix lemon and honey into the drink. Lemon helps in reducing the mucous or the phlegm and honey is a great ingredient to fight against cold and flu
You will need:
- Half a lemon
- A thumb size piece of peeled ginger shaved with a vegetable peeler
- A squeeze of honey
Directions:
- Boil a kettle of water
- Put a little of the boiling water in the. teapot to warm it through then pour away
- Add the ingredients to the teapot and top up with boiling water
- Stir very well , squeeze in the lemon
- pour into a mug and enjoy
Thyme Tea
Thyme is great for respiratory health. Clinical studies show its use in soothing coughs and relieving chest congestion.
Thyme smells great and is rich in vitamin C, A and B. 1 teaspoon serving offers 1,28 milligrams of vitamin C. Thyme is also a good source of magnesium , Zinc, Potassium, Calcium and Iron.
How to make:
You can make thyme tea using fresh or dried herbs.
- Add springs of thyme to a cup of boiling water and let steep to 5 to 8 minutes
- If any leaves fall off the springs and into your water you can strain them before drinking.
- For powder thyme add 1 teaspoon of powder to a cup of boiling water and stir to combine.
