Survive cold and flu season with the best immune boosting tea! Made with natural ingredients high in antioxidants and antibacterial properties, it's the perfect homemade remedy for immune support.

This is my go to immunity support recipe that's so easy to make from home. It's so cozy and warming, while containing numerous immune-boosting properties. The ingredients are also so accessible and you don't need any fancy or expensive products to make it.

I created this recipe with just lemon, orange, ginger, honey, cinnamon and turmeric. It's packed with the perfect blend of anti-inflammatory properties and powerful antioxidants to help fight those stubborn cold and flu symptoms.

If you like this recipe, you should check out my Favourite Green Smoothie, or pair with my Peanut Butter Cookies.

Ingredients

Fresh Lemon (or lemon juice)
Fresh Orange
Fresh Ginger
Raw Honey
Cinnamon Sticks (or ground cinnamon)
Organic Turmeric
Boiling Water

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Add all your ingredients, except the hot water, to a medium-sized teapot.
Pour boiling water over the ingredients.
Stir, let it sit for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

Substitutions

Fresh Lemon - I use freshly sliced lemon for this recipe, but you can also use lemon juice instead. You can use the juice from one lemon instead!
Cinnamon sticks - substitute with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ginger - I use minced organic ginger root when I prepare this recipe. If you don't have fresh ginger, feel free to use ground ginger. Ginger tea bags can also be used as an alternative.
Turmeric - ground or fresh turmeric both work great and contain antioxidant properties and antiviral properties.
Honey - raw honey or Manuka honey can be used depending on preference. For a plant-based version, replace the honey with maple syrup.

Equipment

Teapot
Cutting Knife
Cutting Board
Tea cups

How To Store Immune Boosting Tea

Your immunity tea can be consumed right away. If you want to make a larger batch and store for later, store in sealed jars in the fridge for up to 3 days.

3 Top Tips for Success

If you're making a larger batch of tea to store for later, I recommend straining the tea before serving. This ensures that the flavor doesn't get too strong. Another great option is to store in the fridge and use for iced tea if desired.
Choose Fresh Ingredients - use fresh herbs and ingredients like ginger and turmeric if they're accessible. Fresh ingredients usually have more stronger flavors and a higher nutritional content in comparison to dried ones.
Listen to Your Body - everyone reacts differently to different herbs and ingredients. Feel free to customize with different add-in's and tea strength depending on what feels good for you.

FAQs

How frequently should I drink immunity tea?

You can drink this healthy tea 1-2 times daily, especially during cold and flu season or when you feel you need an extra immunity boost. It's a great way to maintain a healthy immune system and helps combat numerous health conditions.

What are immune boosting tea recipes?

Immune-system support teas are a blend of natural herbs, spices and additional ingredients that you can make at home to help strengthen your immune system. They're commonly used in herbal medicine and are great natural remedies for sickness. This homemade version contains health-promoting properties like honey, ginger, and turmeric to help fight infection and enhance your immune health.

Can I customize this homemade tea recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to add any extra ingredients you'd like based on your preferences. Some great additions include peppermint leaves, chamomile tea bags, or crack of black peppercorn. These all contain beneficial properties and health benefits to fight sickness and cold symptoms.

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