Thyme and Honey Throat Tea
An herby, old-fashioned tea with fresh thyme, lemon and honey for a scratchy throat.
An herby, old-fashioned tea with fresh thyme, lemon and honey for a scratchy throat. This one takes 12 min start to finish and serves 2. It earned a spot in our wellness drinks deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
Why you'll love it
- Ready in 12 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: tea, caffeine-free, soothing
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Thyme and Honey Throat Tea
Ingredients
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dried)
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil, add the thyme and turn off the heat.
- Cover and steep 10 minutes.
- Strain, then stir in the honey and lemon juice. Sip while warm.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.
