How to Make Herbal Tea for Colds or Flu
Herbal tea has been used for hundreds of years as a soothing drink for those with a cold or flu. It can be made with simple medicinal herbs that can be found right in your kitchen.
Things You'll Need
- Tea cup
- Hot water
- Green tea bag
- 2 tsps. honey
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. whole cloves
Instructions
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Pour the hot water into the tea cup and place the tea bag into the cup.
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Add the honey, cinnamon, cloves and stir. Honey, cinnamon and cloves all have antiseptic properties, which can help your body fight viruses. The cloves with also help to numb a sore throat.
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Cover the cup with a paper towel or a dish cloth and let the tea steep for five minuets.
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Scoop out the cloves. The tea is now ready to drink.
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Tips & Warnings
You can try this recipe with any type of tea. I just use green tea because it is so good for the body.
Do not try this recipe if you are allergic to honey.
- Photo Credit Aradia Di