Treat Cough & Sore Throat with Ginger Tea

I’ve been waking up with a sore throat for the past week. I’ve tried everything from taking cough drops to drinking chamomile tea, to gargling warm salt water to kill bacteria and infection. Nothing has helped sooth my throat irritations. Last night I made myself a sweet ginger drink that my boyfriend’s mom made when he had sore throat. I love how it coax my throat when I drink it really hot and it also relieves coughing. There are different ways in making ginger tea. Here is a simple formula that definitely works great!

You will need:

• 1 to 2 big pieces of ginger root
• Half gallon of water
• A strip of yellow sugar (found in Asian Markets) or honey will work as well.

To begin:

1. Boil the water in low to medium heat.
2. Peel the ginger and slice into pieces as shown above.
3. When the water starts to boil, add the ginger in the pot.
4. Drop a strip of yellow sugar (or honey) into the pot.
5. Boil for half an hour and the tea should start to turn yellow or tan. You can let it sit longer for more potency but it will be pretty overwhelming if you’re not a big fan of ginger flavor.
6. Scoop the contents, including ginger roots, into a cup and let it cool before sipping.

The tea gives a sharp tingle and I love how it gently clears your throat. I hope this helps!

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