Citrus-Honey Herbal Tea Blend for Nasal Congestion

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A warm, tangy herbal tea combining honey, lemon, and fresh herbs to help soothe irritated sinuses and ease cold symptoms. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together hot water, honey, fresh lemon juice 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 60 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and pour into a heatproof teapot or large mug.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 6 fresh mint leaves, and 2 fresh thyme sprigs to the hot water. Cover and steep for 8 minutes to extract flavors.
  3. Step 3: Remove herbs and ginger slices using a strainer. Stir in 1 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice while the tea is still hot.
  4. Step 4: Sip slowly to ease nasal congestion and soothe throat irritation.

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