Honey-Lemon-Garlic Herbal Tea for Cold Symptom Relief

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A warm, soothing herbal tea combining honey, lemon, and garlic to help ease throat irritation and boost recovery from a common cold. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, fresh garlic cloves, crushed, 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 90 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: 15 min Serves 1 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 crushed fresh garlic cloves and 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger to the boiling water and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes until the aroma is strong and the water is infused.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a mug.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved.
  5. Step 5: Sip warm to soothe throat and relieve cold symptoms.

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