Homemade Ginger and Lemon tea/drink. | Natural remedy for cold and flu |

honey

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie sweetening option.

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ground ginger

💰Cheaper: ginger powder

Ground ginger is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

Wash the ginger thoroughly in water.

Cut off any bad parts of the ginger and slice it into pieces that fit in the pot.

Wash and slice the lemon and lime in half.

Add the ginger, lemon, and lime slices to a pot.

Pour in 10 cups of water to cover the ginger and lemon.

Cook on the stove for 30 to 35 minutes.

Squeeze the juice from the lemon and lime into a bowl using a strainer.

Set the lemon juice aside and discard the lemon and lime halves.

Once the ginger water is ready, let it cool slightly before blending.

Add the ginger water to a blender and blend until smooth.

Strain the blended mixture into a bowl using a strainer to separate the pulp.

Add cough drops to the bottom of the cup for extra flavor (optional).

Pour the ginger water over the cough drops in the cup.

Add the reserved lemon and lime juice to the cup.

Stir in ground cinnamon and a little cayenne pepper to taste.

Add honey to taste and stir well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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