Natural Flu-fighting Tea Recipe

Natural Flu-fighting Tea Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of water
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 slices (3mm thick) of fresh ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ½ tbsp turmeric
  • 1 pinch cayenne (start with this and add more to taste…the more you can handle the better)
  • 1 ½ tbsp raw manuka honey (can add more or less to achieve desired sweetness)
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Natural Flu-fighting Tea Recipe Directions:

1. Add all ingredients (except honey) to a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Once boiling reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes then rest for 5 minutes.
3. Add honey and stir, adding more if necessary.
4. Pour tea through a strainer and drink while warm.

This recipe is sourced from Natural Flu-fighting Tea Recipe

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