Honey-Lemon-Garlic Herbal Tea for Soothing Sore Throat

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A calming herbal tea blending honey, fresh lemon, and garlic to ease throat irritation and suppress cough during a cold. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, fresh garlic cloves, 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 80 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 American cuisine 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add 2 lightly crushed fresh garlic cloves and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse.
  2. Step 2: Strain the garlic and thyme infusion into a heatproof mug. Stir in 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Sip slowly while warm to soothe sore throat and calm coughing. Drink up to 3 times daily for relief.

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