Steamed Citrus-Honey Herbal Tea Blend

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A warm, fragrant herbal tea with citrus and honey to soothe sore throats and support sinus comfort during a cold. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh lemon slices, fresh orange slices, fresh ginger root 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 40 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 40 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 4 fresh lemon slices, and 4 fresh orange slices. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers and 6 fresh mint leaves. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the tea is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or heatproof container.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot in mugs, ideal for soothing sore throats and clearing sinuses during cold symptoms.

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