Here is one of the best and easiest ginger sore throat tea recipes you need to have in your arsenal this winter. It’s soo easy to make and requires only 3 ingredients and 3 minutes of your time. Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for cold, cough, and sore throat so go ahead and try this tea.

Note: Ginger can cause side effects for certain people so please make sure to read below to make sure it’s safe for you to drink.

How This Tea Helps With Sore Throat

Ginger – contains a compound known as gingerol which helps heal the body, aid in immunity, and soothe inflammation in the chest, throat, and nose. Ginger also has antimicrobial properties which help fight bacterial or viral infections that cause sore throat.

Honey – contains anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties so adding it to your tea will help decrease inflammation and irritation in your throat lining. It will also help soothe your sore throat when combined with hot water.

Lemon Juice – increases the amount of saliva you produce which can help keep your throat lubricated. It can also break up mucus which will clear up some of the congestion that is causing your symptoms in the first place.

It’s also packed with vitamin C which helps boost the immune system and reduce your symptoms.

Ginger Sore Throat Tea Recipe

Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 3 minutes

• 1 cup of water
• 1 inch ginger root (grated)
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1/2 a lemon juice

How To Make Ginger Sore Throat Tea

Place a teapot on the stove and add in the water and let it come to a boil, throw in the ginger and lower the heat. Let the ginger tea simmer for 3 minutes covered and cut off the heat.

In a tea cup, add the lemon juice and honey, strain the ginger tea into the tea cup and give a it a stir. Drink while it’s still hot twice per day to help relieve your sore throat.

Nutrition Facts

Each cup of this ginger tea has | 38 calories | 0g total fat | 0g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 4mg sodium | 9.7g total carbs | 0g dietary fiber | 8.7g total sugars | 0.1g protein | 4mg calcium | 10mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet 

Who should Not Drink Ginger Tea

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a heart conditions or diabetes, do not drink this ginger tea without talking to your doctor first. Also, people with a bleeding disorder and taking blood-thinning medications, including aspirin, DO NOT DRINK this tea.

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Conclusion

I hope you try this ginger sore throat tea, if you do, please let me know how it helped in the comments below. I love hearing from you guys. You can also find me on Pinterest and other social platforms like Flipboard, Instagram & Facebook. Until next time, stay safe.