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A small saucepan with orange slices and liquid sits on a wooden table, surrounded by halved and whole oranges and ginger slices. The saucepan has a red handle and the scene suggests a fresh, citrusy preparation.
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Healing Tea

I like to drink this healing tea recipe in the sun when I’m starting to feel sick. It’s simple to make with just four ingredients: orange, ginger, honey, and water. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healing Tea
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Microplane

Ingredients

  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon organic orange peel
  • 1 tablespoon honey preferably raw honey

Instructions

  • Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
  • Add freshly grated ginger and organic orange peel to the boiling water.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the tea into a mug to remove solids.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon of raw honey while the tea is still warm.

Notes

Creative Variations
  • Add a cinnamon stick while simmering for extra anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice for a vitamin C boost and zesty flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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