For the second day of blogging marathon, I have shared here a simple concoction of honey lemon and ginger tea that works wonder when taken at the first sign of cold. My 8 yr old has been having this tea whenever he comes down with cold and it is really effective. He loves this so much that even for a little sniffle; he would come to me and ask for this. It is called a tea, but it does not have any tea in it. It is a very simple concoction of honey, ginger and lemon. It takes less than 10 mins to make this and it really soothes the throat. When taken for 2-3 days, it really minimizes the symptoms and helps you feel better.
The lemon in the tea is very high in Vitamin C. It also has the capacity to help boost the immune system. Honey possess anti viral, anti bacterial and anti fungal properties. Honey helps a lot to relieve the cough. Ginger contains certain chemical that specifically targets the rhinovirus which is one of the most common cold causing virus. Ginger also is a natural pain and fever reliever which can help one to rest during illness.
This works way better than any cough medicine and is much safer. It is advised that honey should not be given to kids under 2 yrs. So if the kid is older, this works wonder.
Preparation time – 5 mins
Cooking time – 10 mins
Difficulty level – easy
Ingredients to make Honey Lemon and Ginger Tea – (makes 2 servings)
- Water – 1 cup
- Honey – 3 tsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tsp
- Ginger – ½ inch piece
Procedure –
- Boil the water with the crushed ginger.
- Once the water boils, take it off the flame and add the lemon juice and honey. Mix well and strain it through a tea strainer.
- Take small sips when it is still warm. Always check the temperature before giving it to the kids.
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Pavani N says
That is a quick home remedy for sniffles. Will try.
Archana Potdar says
I will vouch for this Tea Sandhya. Its something that we also have when we start on a cold.
Suma Gandlur says
I was excepting to see a tea infused with honey, lemon and ginger. 🙂 Would give this a try.
Harini-Jaya R says
I am going to give it to my kids right away!! thanks for the tea!
Sapana Behl says
Perfect tea for the weather here. Set up looks lovely...
Shobana Vijay says
best medicine
sangeetha pn says
loved the cute teddy with a message! Perfect recipe for the winter going on here.. We may need these often
nandoos Kitchen says
This is a best remedy. I make it in the same way adding tulsi and dry ginger.
Chef Mireille says
this one was in my Mom's arsenal also
Briju Parthasarathy says
Very good remedy, i also make the same way, and i add tulsi too
Jaleela Banu says
super clicks sandhya
Razina Javed says
such a refreshing tea!!!
Ramya Venkat says
Wow super will give a try for sure
Manjula Bharath says
wow that a quick home remedy for cough 🙂 looks refreshing dear !!
Srivalli says
Your setup is so good..:)..and nice tea
Veena Theagarajan says
my fav go to tea..