Description
Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea is a warm, soothing beverage designed to ease throat discomfort naturally. Combining the anti-inflammatory benefits of cinnamon, the immune-boosting vitamin C from fresh lemon juice, and honey’s throat-coating properties, this tea offers gentle relief from irritation while providing a comforting taste. Optional additions like fresh ginger and chamomile tea bags enhance its flavor and therapeutic effects.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 chamomile or herbal tea bag (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Cinnamon: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and the cinnamon stick to a gentle boil. This step infuses the water with cinnamon’s aromatic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Simmer with Ginger (Optional): Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow full infusion. If using fresh ginger, add the grated ginger during this simmering process to blend its soothing qualities into the tea.
- Steep Tea Bag (Optional): Remove the saucepan from heat. Add a chamomile or herbal tea bag, if desired, and let it steep for 3–5 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen and complement the cinnamon.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain the tea into a mug to remove solids like the cinnamon stick and ginger. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice until well combined, enhancing both flavor and throat relief.
- Serve Warm: Sip the tea slowly while warm for the best soothing effect on a sore throat.
Notes
- This tea harnesses cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory properties, the vitamin C boost from lemon, and honey’s throat-coating benefits for natural relief.
- Add extra honey if you prefer a sweeter tea, or omit the tea bag for a simpler, pure cinnamon flavor.
- Fresh ginger is optional but recommended for an added warming and soothing sensation.
- Consume while warm for maximum therapeutic comfort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
