Citrus and Honey Herbal Infusion with Echinacea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A fragrant hot herbal tea combining citrus, honey, and echinacea to support immune health and soothe cold symptoms. This Mediterranean recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, dried echinacea flowers, and fresh lemon slices for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp dried echinacea flowers
• 3 fresh lemon slices
• 1 tsp dried or fresh orange peel
• 2 tbsp honey
• 5 fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a kettle or pot. Place 2 tbsp dried echinacea flowers and 1 tsp orange peel into a heatproof teapot or large mug.
2. Step 2: Pour the boiling water over the herbs and peel, cover, and steep for 10 minutes to extract the flavors and beneficial compounds.
3. Step 3: Remove the echinacea and orange peel by straining the infusion into a clean vessel.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp honey and stir until fully dissolved to balance the tartness and add soothing sweetness.
5. Step 5: Drop in 3 fresh lemon slices and 5 fresh mint leaves to infuse for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, sipping slowly to help relieve cold discomfort and promote hydration.