In the season of colds, it is important to stock up on recipes for hot teas that will have not only a preventive effect, but also help to get rid of the symptoms, if you are still ill. Save yourself those healthy recipes to meet the cold in alert!
Herbal tea with lemon
This herbal tea for colds and flu not only helps to eliminate fever, but also relieves symptoms such as stuffy nose, sore throat and fever. You can add any herb that helps fight cold, flu, Echinacea, elderberry, lemongrass, oregano, peppermint, thyme and yarrow.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup water
- 2 small ginger root, fresh, grated with the skin
- Half lemon
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 tbsp sea salt
- Pinch of Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp peppermint
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
Method of preparation
- Bring the water to a boil and pour it in a glass or ceramic mug.
- Add the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon.
- Add the ginger, honey, mint leaves and a pinch of sea salt.
- Add any herbs of your desire.
- Stir the ingredients to dissolve the honey.
- Add a pinch of Cayenne pepper.
- Let it steep about 5 minutes.
Tea with thyme
It is known that thyme helps to clear mucus from the body, as it has expectorant properties. Therefore, it is recommended to drink this tea for bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. In addition, thyme has antiviral and antibacterial properties and is an excellent source of vitamins C and A.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup water
- 2-3 teaspoons organic fresh or dried thyme
- Organic lemon
- Raw honey
Method of preparation
- Bring water in kettle to a boil and pour over the thyme in a mug.
- Cover a mug not to allow the healing oils to evaporate. Steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Add fresh lemon and raw honey to taste. Enjoy the health!
Detox tea for colds
Daily drinking this tea, you support your immune system. A blend of natural ingredients revitalizes and refreshes the skin, normalizing all body processes.
Ingredients
- 1 packet green tea
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 sprigs of fresh mint
- 3 slices of ginger
- 1 tablespoon of Goji berries
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- Pinch of Cayenne pepper
Method of preparation
- Put all the ingredients in a large mug and pour hot water. Enjoy!
Apple-cranberry tea in the slow cooker
This warming tea with fresh cranberries and apples is perfect for cold autumn and winter days.
Ingredients
- 3 cups 100% Apple juice
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 3/4 Cup fresh cranberries
- 1 Apple sliced
- 1 Cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 green tea bags
Method of preparation
- Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker.
- Set the power to maximum and cook for 30 minutes.
- Then remove tea bags. Set the slow cooker on multikulturelles for 4 hours.
Tea with lemon and turmeric
Useful ingredients tea make it an indispensable and effective tool in the fight against colds and flu.
Ingredients
- a teaspoon of turmeric
- ⅛ Teaspoon ginger
- Pinch of Cayenne pepper
- Lemon juice ( approximately 1 tablespoon)
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- 1 Cup hot water
Method of preparation
- In a large mug, mix the spices, lemon juice and honey. Oraca fill the mug with water, stir and enjoy.
Milk tea with cinnamon
This hot drink helps ease a sore throat.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup milk (cow or plant)
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Method of preparation
- Place the milk in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until hot, but not boiling state. Add cinnamon, ginger and honey, and mix well. Drink to relieve sore throat.
- Or, place all the ingredients in a Cup in the microwave, turning it on high for 1-1 minutes. Stir or shake and consume.
Lime tea
The combination of the four ingredients in the tea is more effective than most medications for colds. This warming and soothing tea will help to fight the cold or flu the natural way.
Ingredients
- 5 cm piece of root ginger, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 finely chopped chilli
- A handful or 2 teaspoons of Linden flower
- 1 l or 4 cups of boiling water
- Honey to taste
Method of preparation
- Place the ginger, lemon, chilli and lime in the kettle. Add hot water and let stand 10 minutes.
- If necessary, add honey. Speedy recovery!