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This tea is a yummy, healthy way to warm up while preventing and eradicating a sore throat. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and the sliced ginger and garlic can be reused up to three times. You may not immediately like the taste of this tea, but the taste and benefits of it will grow on you over time!

Makes one serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • Fresh ginger root
  • Honey
  • Lemon or lime (optional)
  1. [1]
  2. When you're done slicing you should have 1–1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic, and 2–3 tablespoons of ginger. Add to your cup. [2]
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  3. Add more if you prefer sweeter tea.
  4. This is optional, but does add a nice flavor. [3]
  5. You don't have to worry about over-brewing the tea, but it will need to cool down before you drink it.
    • If your throat is sore, now is a great time to position your head over the tea and inhale the steam. This will increase circulation to your throat and sinus, therefore helping to make them heal quicker.
  6. Have it up to three times a day for very sore throats, and reuse the sliced ginger and garlic up to three times before slicing more. [4]
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      • Scared by the sound of garlic ginger tea? For a more mild flavor, add in your favorite type of green tea and use less ginger and garlic.
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