Healing Tea

I have had the best week. I got to fly to my home town and visit my family. My BFF's little boy (who I have claimed as my nephew) turned 2 years old and we got to celebrate together! Unfortunately I picked up the flu somewhere along the way and have been drinking lots and lots of tea. For those who know me well, know that I love tea. It is not uncommon for me to have 10-15 types of tea in my cupboard at one time. When I am sick though, I like to make my own concoctions up. Today's recipe, is one of those teas. It has peppermint (which is a natural decongestant, fever reducer and can help with nausea), ginger (a natural anti-inflammatory and can help treat nausea), lemon (to reduce phlegm) and honey (which is good for soothing sore throats and suppressing coughing). Here is how I make it!

Healing tea recipe (per cup)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp of dried peppermint, or loose leaf peppermint tea
• 2 tsp of organic honey
• 1 tsp of fresh grated ginger
• 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
• 250ml boiling water

Method

1. Place all ingredients into a tea pot and steep for 5 min. 
2. Strain tea, before drinking.
3. If using fresh peppermint leave, steep time can be increased to 7min, and peppmint leave can be left in tea for drinking. 

Love Mandym