Honey-Lemon Chamomile Cold Soother

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A warm, calming herbal tea blend featuring chamomile, honey, and lemon to soothe cold symptoms and promote restful recovery. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 9 minutes, brings together dried chamomile flowers, boiling water, 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 2, 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: 2 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers into a teapot or heatproof container. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the flowers and cover, steeping for 5-7 minutes until the tea is fragrant and golden.
  2. Step 2: Strain the chamomile tea into a cup or mug.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 fresh mint leaves for an optional refreshing touch and let steep for an additional minute.
  5. Step 5: Sip slowly while warm to help soothe throat irritation and promote relaxation during a cold.

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