Description
Soothing Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea delivers natural healing comfort with its warming blend of spices. Herbal ingredients work synergistically to calm inflammation and support your immune system’s gentle recovery.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Optional Ingredient:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Combine water and cinnamon in a small saucepan, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to infuse and release their therapeutic properties for approximately 5 minutes.
- If utilizing fresh ginger, carefully introduce the root into the simmering liquid, enhancing the tea’s healing potential and providing additional warmth to the beverage.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat source, using a fine-mesh strainer to transfer the aromatic liquid into a clean mug, filtering out the cinnamon stick or ground spice particles.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the strained tea, then incorporate honey, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete dissolution and balance the flavors. Taste and adjust sweetness according to personal preference.
- Allow the tea to cool slightly to a comfortable drinking temperature, avoiding scalding. Hold the mug with both hands, inhale the soothing aroma, and consume slowly to maximize throat-soothing benefits and provide comforting relief.
Notes
- Swap ground cinnamon with a whole cinnamon stick for a more robust, layered flavor profile and enhanced medicinal benefits.
- Opt for raw, unfiltered honey to maximize antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help heal sore throats faster.
- Fresh ginger provides an extra immune-boosting punch and natural heat that helps clear congestion and reduce throat inflammation.
- Consider preparing a larger batch and storing in a thermos to keep the tea warm throughout the day, maintaining its therapeutic qualities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg