Name: Lemon and Ginger Tea Cold Remedy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Half a lemon; A thumb sized piece of peeled ginger shaved with a vegetable peeler; Squeeze of honey - manuka ideally

This lemon and ginger tea is an excellent remedy for colds and flu. We're not claiming to have a cure for the common cold but there is something very comforting about it. The lemon and ginger are very good for you, the honey gives you a boost whilst fact it is hot is very soothing.

AuthorJamesCategoryDrinksDifficultyBeginner

We're not claiming to have a cure for the common cold but there is something very comforting about this when you've a cold.

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time5 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time10 mins

Half a lemon

A thumb sized piece of peeled ginger shaved with a vegetable peeler

Squeeze of honey - manuka ideally

Boil a kettle of water

Put a little of the boiling water in the teapot to warm it through and then pour away

Add the ingredients to the teapot and top up with boiling water

Stir very well, squeezing the lemons with the back of the spoon to get all of the juice and flavour

Pour into a mug and enjoy

It is equally enjoyed by the kids when they are under the weather and they enjoy helping to make it - especially squashing the ingredients in the teapot!

Variations

Adults might like to add something a little stronger, such as little whiskey, to the cup before adding the tea. I'm positive this aids recovery, honestly! Just remember to enjoy it responsibly!