My “Remedy” Mixture for Hot or Iced Tea
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I wanted to share with you a little concoction that I keep in my fridge. This is my little “remedy” that’s good for sore throats, when you feel a cold coming on, when you have a cold and want it to go away, or if you just want something yummy to sip on. It’s great for immunity and can give you that little boost you need to help ward off a nagging cold – or lessen it’s effects.
I have had a jar of this in my fridge during the winter for the past several years but recently decided to keep it on hand year round. The past few weeks I’ve started out my mornings with a hot cup of this first and then moved on to my coffee to give me a little boost of hydration first thing in the morning. I also enjoy glasses of this honey lemon tea iced in the afternoons. It lends a delicious flavor to iced water.
Each of the ingredients is loaded with all sorts of vitamins and immunity boosting qualities. People have sworn that it was good for everything from clear skin to the flu to arthritis! I can tell you from personal experience that when you need a pick me up for whatever reason, this mixture, diluted in some water (hot or iced) definitely helps.
You’ll need:
- Organic Lemons – I use organic lemons in this because I let the rinds steep in the honey so its best to have lemons that are free from pesticides.
- Ginger – For the ginger, you can get a fresh ginger root and grate it but I often just get a jar of minced ginger and use it from there instead.
- Honey – Local honey is the absolute best if you can get it – there are all sorts of benefits to eating local honey! If not, look for the purest honey you can find at the grocery store and definitely spend a little more to get the real stuff as a lot of honey is just corn syrup masquerading at honey, which doesn’t have the health benefits we are looking for here.
Ingredients
- 2-3 organic lemons
- 1-2 tablespoons minced ginger
- local honey
Instructions
- Wash lemons and slice them into round slices. Place all but a few slices in a clean pint or quart mason jar. Squeeze the juice from the remaining slices into the jar and then toss them in as well. Add ginger.
- Add enough honey to fill the jar. Place a lid on jar and tighten. Let sit out for several hours, turning upside down and right side up from time to time to help everything blend, then store in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks.
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I think you have to go into your printer settings Leta. There should be an option to choose different print sizes.
Hi Christy,
First I want to thank you for what you do. I am having difficulty printing your recipes. My printer is not bringing up the image. Is it possible the ad in the middle of it is causing the problem? I don’t claim to know anything, just noticing I only have this problem on certain sites.
Hey Kimberly! I’m so sorry you’re having this problem. When you click “print this” a new page opens up with just the recipe card, no ad. If that isn’t happening you may want to try updating your browser and it will most likely fix it.
Thanks I will try it
Hi! I’d love to try this and have a few questions. How long does this concentrate keep? Do you ever make a pitcher of infused water to keep in the fridge? Thanks so much for this recipe!
I do sometimes mix up a whole picture of water with this and keep it in the fridge, it works well. This will keep for at least a month. In reality, I keep it for several months in my fridge with no issue but you’ll have to decide for yourself 🙂 Thank YOU and have a great day, Lauren!
I guess if you want real tea, you could just add to a cup of hot tea or a glass of ice tea? Sounds yummy! And how long does it keep in the fridge?
At least a month, but I have kept it for several months with no issue.
How long does this honey mixture keep with the lemons in it if not used u everyday? Does it spoil or mold?
I’ve forgotten a jar for several months (six at least) and it had no mold and looked just fine.
Christy–This recipe is PERFECT!! I especially love the idea of having a glass BEFORE coffee (cause you know coffee is a must) Will be making ASAP. Thanks!
Thank you Kristen!! I hope you enjoy it!
I have heard that local honey really helps with allergies, and I have a ton! I’m going to try this. It sounds really good, and maybe it’ll help too.
Yes, it helps a lot!!