Okay, so it’s summer, the weather is nice (well sometimes), and guess what, I’m floored with a cold, or ‘full of the cold’ as my Mum used to say.
I always hate having a cold in the summer, having a streaming nose just seems to fit in with winter weather better than summer months. So here I am sniffing and coughing and none too pleasant to be near.
I’ve had to resort to my favourite cure of ginger thyme tea, and every time I drink this, I wonder why I don’t make it more often.
Ginger Thyme Tea Natural Cold Remedy
The ginger is warming and opens your tubes and your pores, it helps you breathe and makes you sweat. The thyme is wonderful for the throat and nose. Add lemon and it is just a wonder drink in a cup. Those three together make this ginger thyme tea natural cold remedy.
1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves
1cm piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped
slice of lemon
Just pour on boiling water and let it infuse for 8 minutes. Strain and sip. Add honey if you want something sweeter, but to be honest it tastes great just as it is.
So there you are, a thymely home remedy, ginger thyme tea!
Cheers!
Karon x
Perfect timing, Karon! I have all the ingredients for this .. (1) ripe lemons on our tree, (2) thyme in the herb patch, (3) fresh ginger at hand, (4) honey from our local apiarist and, appropriately but annoyingly, (5) the mandatory head and chest cold needing your remedy. Thank you!
Susan x
Sorry you’re not feeling well – but so glad you posted this! I love ginger tea but have never added thyme and I have both in my little garden! Get better soon, the clock on summer is ticking!! xo, Nan
Tea tastes so good am now drinking it instead of normal tea bags. Feeling a lot better thanks.
Kx
Just made this, nice taste and so warming on a freezing night.
Hi Jan
Glad you like it so much, thanks for letting me know.
K
What a powerful combination. I simmer it to get more out of the ginger and the thyme
Hi Laura
Good idea on the simmering front
K