Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea 🍯

Ingredients:

– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
– 1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2. Add the cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon) and reduce heat to low.
3. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the cinnamon flavor is released.
4. Strain the tea into a mug using a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer. Discard the cinnamon stick.
5. Add honey, lemon slice, and/or ginger to taste, if desired.
6. Drink warm, 2-3 times a day, to help soothe a sore throat.

Benefits:

– Cinnamon: Anti-inflammatory properties help reduce pain and swelling.
– Honey: Soothes the throat and has antimicrobial properties.
– Lemon: Provides a boost of vitamin C and helps loosen mucus.
– Ginger: Anti-inflammatory properties help reduce pain and inflammation.

Tips:

– Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your liking.
– Use a cinnamon stick for a more subtle flavor or ground cinnamon for a stronger flavor.
– Add other spices, like nutmeg or cloves, for added flavor.
– Drink plenty of fluids to help soothe a sore throat.

Enjoy your soothing Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea!