Description
Warming Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea soothes irritated throats with natural honey and spice blends from traditional herbal medicine. Comfort flows through each gentle sip, offering healing relief when winter’s chill brings respiratory challenges.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Sweetener:
- 1 tablespoon mild tasting honey
Instructions
- Gently warm milk in a small saucepan over low heat until steaming, ensuring it does not reach a boiling point (around 140-160°F or 60-70°C).
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and grated fresh ginger into the warm milk, whisking continuously to create a smooth, aromatic blend.
- Drizzle pure honey into the milk mixture, stirring until completely dissolved and integrated.
- Carefully transfer the fragrant liquid into a mug, using a strainer if desired to catch any ginger fibers.
- Allow the tea to cool slightly for optimal drinking temperature, preventing potential burns.
- For an expedited preparation, combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe ceramic mug.
- Heat the beverage in the microwave for 45-60 seconds, monitoring closely to prevent overflow or excessive bubbling.
- Pause midway through heating to stir ingredients, ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Gently taste and adjust sweetness with additional honey if preferred.
- Consume the soothing tea while warm to maximize its comforting and throat-soothing properties.
Notes
- Brewing this tea transforms an ordinary drink into a healing elixir for sore throats and cold symptoms.
- Ginger and cinnamon work together as natural anti-inflammatory agents that help reduce throat discomfort.
- Honey acts as a powerful soothing ingredient, coating and protecting irritated throat tissues while adding natural sweetness.
- Warming the milk gently ensures maximum nutrient preservation and creates a comforting, smooth texture.
- Microwave method offers a speedy alternative for quick preparation when time is limited or energy is low.
- Store leftover tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator and reheat carefully to maintain its therapeutic properties.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10