Flu Fighter Tea
Boost your immune system with this soothing Flu Fighter Tea made with ginger, turmeric, and honey! Packed with natural ingredients to fight off cold and flu symptoms, this warm, comforting tea is perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Hot
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hot water
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (or freshly grated turmeric root)
- A pinch of black pepper (to enhance turmeric’s absorption)
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra warmth
Instructions
- Boil the water and pour it into your favorite mug.
- Add the ginger slices and let them steep for 5 minutes to infuse the water.
- Stir in the turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon stick (if using).
- Add the lemon juice and honey. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Optional: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper for a kick!
- Strain out the ginger slices if you prefer, or leave them in for extra flavor.
- Sip slowly and feel the warmth and relief spread through your body.
Notes
- If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use ginger powder as an alternative.
- Honey can be adjusted to taste. You can also use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- For extra soothing properties, you can make a larger batch and store it in the fridge to sip throughout the day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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