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Soothing Honey and Citrus Tea
When a scratchy throat strikes, this comforting warm beverage brings instant relief. It combines your favorite tea with bright orange peel and sweet honey for a deeply soothing drink. You'll use a clever trick of dissolving throat drops directly into the mug, creating a quick home remedy that coats the throat and warms you from the inside out. The sweet, citrusy flavor profile makes it a pleasure to sip while hot, though it remains surprisingly refreshing even after it cools down.
Ingredients
- 1 tea bag (any kind)
- 3 cough drops (any flavor, but honey is best)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1. Put the tea bag, orange peel, cough drops, and sugar in a mug big enough to hold them all easily.
Instructions
- 1Place the tea bag, orange peel, cough drops, and sugar into a large mug.
- 2Pour the boiling water over the ingredients, add the honey, and stir well to begin dissolving the candies.
- 3Allow the mixture to steep undisturbed for about 4 minutes. This gives the tea time to brew and helps the hard drops melt completely.
- 4Give the tea another vigorous stir to ensure the cough drops and sugar are fully dissolved, then discard the tea bag and serve while hot.
Notes
- Variation: Serve this tea cold over ice for a surprisingly refreshing drink.
- Tip: Honey-flavored cough drops work best, but you can use any flavor you prefer.