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Herbal Tea for Cough and Cold

This herbal tea for cough and cold is the perfect home remedy for common winter ailments — and it uses only natural ingredients!
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Course Drinks

Equipment

  • 1 tea infuser (or strainer)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Dried marshmallow root
  • 1 tsp Dried sage
  • 1 tsp Dried peppermint or spearmint
  • 1 tsp Dried calendula pedals
  • 1 tsp Dried lemon balm
  • 1 tsp Dried chamomile
  • 1 tsp Other medicinal herbs desired (optional, 1 tsp each)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1-2 tsp Raw honey (optional, for sweetness and additional throat-soothing benefits)
  • 2 cups Hot water

Instructions
 

  • Boil 2 cups of water and remove from heat.
  • Add all dried herbs to a tea infuser or directly into the water.
  • Cover and let the tea steep for 10-15 minutes to extract the beneficial compounds.
  • Strain the tea if necessary and pour into a mug.
  • Stir in fresh lemon juice and honey.Sip slowly and enjoy the warm, soothing relief!
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