A natural, effective and affordable cold remedy that has been used for centuries in a row is ginger tea with honey and spices. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Despite the fact that the weather outside the window sometimes pleases us with the sun, it is still too early to hope for warm days. Chilly evenings and flu epidemics with acute respiratory infections remind us that it is too early to relax. Therefore, I advise you to brew ginger tea with honey and spices, which will be the best remedy for colds.
The drink not only helps the body to cope with bacteria and viruses, but also, thanks to ginger, is suitable for fighting excess weight, because it has magical fat burning properties. Of course, in order to reduce weight with the help of ginger, it will take more than one month, but, while losing weight, the use of the root will bring tremendous benefits to the whole body. Plus, ginger is similar to garlic. It helps fight harmful microorganisms, cure colds and strengthen immunity. The root has an analgesic effect, normalizes digestion and is beneficial for male strength. This amazing product will replace half of your home medicine cabinet.
The second healing product of the drink is honey. It has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and antiviral properties. It is used in the treatment of tonsillitis, flu, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis and other diseases. Honey is useful not only for illness, but also for strengthening immunity and preventing various ailments.
See also how to make ginger-lemon tea with honey.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 85 kcal.
- Servings - 1
- Cooking time - 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Ginger root - 1 cm
- Mint (frozen in the recipe) - 1 cube
- Dried orange peel powder - 0.5 tsp
- Ground cinnamon - 0.5 tsp
- Honey - 1 tsp
Step by step preparation of ginger tea with honey and spices, recipe with photo:
1. Peel and wash the ginger root.
2. On a fine grater, grate it directly into the glass in which you will brew the drink.
3. Add dried orange zest to the ginger. If fresh fruit is available, use fresh zest by grating it.
4. Then add cinnamon powder to the cup or dip the stick.
5. Add mint to the glass
6. Pour boiling water over the food. Close the cup with a lid and leave to infuse for 5-7 minutes.
7. When the ginger tea with spices is infused and slightly cooled, add honey. Since honey cannot be put into boiling water, otherwise it will lose some of its beneficial properties. Stir the drink well and start tasting. For colds, it is better to use it warm. Also, this tea is delicious in a cool form, it tones and cools well.
See also the video recipe on how to make a lemon-ginger-honey drink for colds.
