Hot Lemon Drink

: Written by Leisha Wray; Last Updated: 28 July 2021; Hits: 6992

An image of a glass mug with lemon drink. Lemon, honey and comb, and a honey drizzler.

One of nature’s best remedies that can help hydration, soothe throats, and help to boost your body’s natural immunity is a hot lemon drink.

These ingredients are known for fighting inflammation. They have anti-microbial, antioxidant, and detoxifying properties. This warm drink can help to liquefy mucous and relieve congested sinus.

Ingredients

2 cups of boiled water

3 cloves of finely chopped garlic

2.5 cm of grated fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you dare to be brave)

Juice of 1 lemon

Honey to taste

Method

Pour boiled water into a teapot. Add the garlic, ginger and cayenne to the teapot and steep for 10 minutes to infuse. Add the juice of 1 lemon and some honey to taste.

Sip often.

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