How to Make Herbal Tea for Colds or Flu

Herbal tea can sooth cold symptoms

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

1. Pour the hot water into the tea cup and place the tea bag into the cup.

2. 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.

3. Cover the cup with a paper towel or a dish cloth and let the tea steep for five minuets.

4. Scoop out the cloves. The tea is now ready to drink.

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.