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Fresh Ginger Tea with Honey (Salabat) to help cure Cold, Cough and Flu
This is what I drink whenever I feel the onset of cold, cough, sore throat or flu. This fresh ginger tea with honey (salabat) helps boost your immune system and fight the nasty bugs. A delicious natural remedy that’s also perfect for tea time.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups water, (preferably filtered)
- 1 piece 5-inch long fresh ginger, (peeled and sliced thinly)
- 1/4 cup raw honey, (or to taste)
- A few squeezes of fresh lemon juice, (if desired)
Instructions
- 1
In a covered saucepan, bring the water and ginger slices to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 2
Strain and serve with honey and few drops of lemon juice, to taste.