Homemade Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea with Honey and Herbs
- Author: Dorothy Miller
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers
- 1/2 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the cinnamon stick and sliced ginger. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add dried chamomile flowers and peppermint leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug using a fine mesh strainer to remove solids.
- Stir in lemon juice and honey. Optional: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Adjust sweetness or acidity as desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, simmer the cinnamon stick longer before removing from heat.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey to match your preference.
- If fresh ginger isn’t available, substitute with a quarter teaspoon of ground ginger.