The Best Immune Boosting Tea Recipe
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.
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Equipment
- medium-sized teapot
- Cutting Knife
- Cutting Board
- Fine mesh strainer
- Mug or heatproof glass
Ingredients
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 inch about 10g fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced (if organic, no need to peel; just rinse and slice)
- 1 inch about 8g fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced (substitute: ½ teaspoon turmeric powder)
- 1 cinnamon stick do not substitute cinnamon powder
- ½ lemon, juice of the whole half plus 2–3 slices for serving
- ½ orange, juice only
- 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey to taste (substitute maple syrup to keep vegan)
- Pinch of black pepper significantly increases turmeric absorption
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients, except the hot water and honey, to a medium-sized teapot.1 inch about 10g fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced (if organic, no need to peel; just rinse and slice), 1 inch about 8g fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced (substitute: ½ teaspoon turmeric powder), 1 cinnamon stick, ½ lemon, juice of the whole half, Pinch of black pepper, ½ orange, juice only
- Pour boiling water over everything and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes.2 cups filtered water
- Strain into a mug.
- Let it cool slightly, then stir in honey to taste and enjoy.1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey
Notes
How To Store
- Fridge: Strain the tea completely, let it cool, and store in a sealed glass jar or bottle for up to 5 days. The flavour actually deepens slightly over the first day or two.
- Reheat: Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds or warm gently in a small saucepan. Add fresh honey after reheating, never reheat with the honey already in it.
- Freeze: Pour cooled tea into an ice cube tray and freeze. Drop 2 to 3 cubes into a mug of hot water for an instant immune tea any morning of the week.
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