Citrus-Honey Herbal Tea with Echinacea and Peppermint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A warm, aromatic herbal tea blending citrus, honey, echinacea, and peppermint to soothe a sore throat and support immune health during a cold. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, dried echinacea flowers, dried peppermint leaves 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 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp dried echinacea flowers
• 1 tbsp dried peppermint leaves
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 lemon slices
• 4 orange slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan.
2. Step 2: Place 2 tbsp dried echinacea flowers and 1 tbsp dried peppermint leaves in a heatproof teapot or large infuser.
3. Step 3: Pour the boiling water over the herbs and steep covered for 8 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
4. Step 4: Strain the tea into mugs, then stir in 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
5. Step 5: Add 2 lemon slices and 2 orange slices into each mug to infuse bright citrus notes and serve warm for soothing relief.