Homemade Cold and Flu Tea

This homemade cold and flu tea is a staple to have on hand during the cooler months of the year. Warm and comforting, this cold and flu tea is packed with herbs that help support the immune system while soothing cold and flu symptoms.

Homemade Cold and Flu Tea

Containing elderberries, thyme, chamomile and ginger, this tea blend contains natural ingredients that help reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms, while soothing sore throats and nourishing the body.

Ingredients for Making Cold and Flu Tea

To make 2 cups of tea, you will need:

• 2 tsps Dried Elderberries
• 2 tsps Dried Thyme
• 2 tsps Dried Chamomile
• 2 tsps Dried Ginger
• 2 Cups Water
• Honey – as needed
• Tea Cups or a Glass Jar

Making Cold and Flu Tea

To make this homemade cold and flu tea, bring the water to the boil.

Place the herbs into a glass jar.

Pour the boiling water over the herbs.

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.

Strain the tea and add honey to taste.

Sip the tea.

Using Cold and Flu Tea

Prepare the tea at the first signs of the symptoms of a cold or flu.

If using this tea to help young children, halve the steeping time and adjust the flavours, adding a little more honey or even a slice of lemon or orange to help with extra vitamin C.

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Cold and Flu Tea

Warm and comforting, this cold and flu tea is packed with herbs that help support the immune system while soothing cold and flu symptoms.

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Keyword: Cold and Flu Tea, Tea

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Sitting Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Cups

Calories: 13kcal

Author: S Jones

Equipment

• Tea Cups
• Glass Jar for Tea

Ingredients

• 2 tsps Dried Elderberries
• 2 tsps Dried Thyme
• 2 tsps Dried Chamomile
• 2 tsps Dried Ginger
• 2 Cups Water
• Honey As needed

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Instructions

• To make this homemade cold and flu tea, bring the water to the boil.
• Place the herbs into a glass jar.
  
• Pour the boiling water over the herbs.
  
• Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
• Strain the tea and add honey to taste.
• Sip the tea.
  

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Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.