Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Honey, Citrus, Ginger & Turmeric Tea


You know you can't cure colds or flu. So, the next time when you are down with a flu or cough, instead of reaching for the over the counter medication, why not try this home remedy - which is made from lemons, orange, ginger, turmeric and honey.

This soothing drink contains some of the best cold fighting ingredients nature has to offer. The lemons and orange are packed with vitamin C which works against infections like cold and flu.  The ginger helps to reduce coughing and soothe the throat.  Turmeric has a powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant; it also has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.  Honey is effective as a common cough suppressant ingredient and it also helps sooth a nasty sore throat.


(1)  You will need 2 lemons, 1 orange, a knob of ginger, turmeric and honey.  (Wash lemons and orange thoroughly).  Scrape skin off the ginger.

(2) Slice lemons thinly.  Remove pips.

(3)  Slice orange thinly.  Remove pips.

(4) Crush ginger in a mortar and pestle.

(5)  Toss lemon & orange slices into a large glass bowl.  Add in crushed ginger.

(6)  Add in 1 tbsp of ground turmeric.

(7)  Pour in 1 cup of organic honey.

(8)  Mix everything together.

(9)  Transfer into lidded glass jars.  Store in refrigerator.

(10)  Scoop 1 tbsp of the mixture into a cup and pour hot water over it.  Enjoy!



Source:  Flu-Cold Remedy





8 comments:

  1. I am all for natural remedies and some of them taste quite awful. I am sure this one is pleasant to take.

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    1. Yes indeed this concoction is easy on the throat. Initially I thought the turmeric smell and taste would be overpowering, but surprisingly there's no 'weird' taste. Really great for sore throat.

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  2. Love this home remedy for cold! I usually drink ginger tea, but love this with citrus and turmeric.

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    1. My husband loves and prefers plain ginger tea as he believes it is great for cold.

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  3. Hi. Thanks for sharing your recipe. How long can we keep the mixture?

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  4. More natural remedy for my collection. thanks for sharing it, Veronica.
    Hope you're going to have a great weekend dear.
    Blessings, Kristy

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    1. Hope you'd like this concoction Kristy. Great weekend ahead!

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