This article was co-authored by Erica Docimo, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.. Erica Docimo is a California and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Owner of Mind and Body Acupuncture, a holistic healthcare and lifestyle studio based in Los Angeles, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in Acupuncture, Herbal Prescriptions, and Eastern and Western Nutrition. Erica holds a Masters of Chinese Medicine from The Emperor’s College with a focus on Women’s Health. She also received training at The Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture (AOA) to become certified in pain reflex-release technique and manual nerve blocking.
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This tea is a yummy, healthy way to warm up while preventing and eradicating a sore throat. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and the sliced ginger and garlic can be reused up to three times. You may not immediately like the taste of this tea, but the taste and benefits of it will grow on you over time!
Makes one serving.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- Fresh ginger root
- Honey
- Lemon or lime (optional)
Steps
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Boil a pot of water.[1]
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Slice the garlic and ginger into 1/8" slices. When you're done slicing you should have 1–1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic, and 2–3 tablespoons of ginger. Add to your cup.[2]Advertisement
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Pour a couple tablespoons of honey over the garlic and ginger. Add more if you prefer sweeter tea.
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Add a slice of lemon or lime, or some lemon or lime juice, to your cup. This is optional, but does add a nice flavor.[3]
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Pour the boiling water into your cup and let sit for a few minutes. You don't have to worry about over-brewing the tea, but it will need to cool down before you drink it.
- If your throat is sore, now is a great time to position your head over the tea and inhale the steam. This will increase circulation to your throat and sinus, therefore helping to make them heal quicker.
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Enjoy your tea! Have it up to three times a day for very sore throats, and reuse the sliced ginger and garlic up to three times before slicing more.[4]
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Tips
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Scared by the sound of garlic ginger tea? For a more mild flavor, add in your favorite type of green tea and use less ginger and garlic.Thanks
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