Ginger Tea| Ginger Honey Lemon Tonic for Cold

Ginger Lemon Cold and Flu tonic| Ginger tea which is a home remedy for cough, cold and flu. This Ginger Lemon Honey Tonic is one of the easiest, tastiest cold and flu remedies. Honey helps fight infection and soothes inflamed tissue; lemons are full of healthful vitamin C and antioxidants; and ginger helps fight the sore throat, cough, lung congestion, chills and stomach-ache that often accompanies the flu. You could soak the chopped ginger roots and lemon slices in honey. You could consume a teaspoon of the tonic (or) mix with tea, lemonade or with water and consume. Here is have given an instant ginger tea which includes the same ingredients for cough, cold and flu.

I always make this tea whenever is feel like catch cold, it really soothes my throat. It does not have any caffine or theanine like substance which make you awake. So you can consume this even before going to bed. They say regular consumption of this tea aids weight loss.

INGREDIENTS:

Water- 1 cup

Ginger, peeled and chopped- 1 inch (Crush slightly for more intense flavour)

Lemon- 1/2

Honey- 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION:

• In a small pot over medium heat, boil the water, ginger, lemon juice, and honey together. Strain the mixtures into a mug and serve warm.
• Or in a microwave safe cup add all ingredients and make the tea in 2 minutes.
• Note: If you are preparing a cold tonic in a jar, keep alternative layers of ginger and lemon and fill with honey and seal well; allow to soak in refrigerator and use for a month.