Therapeutic Kitchen Teas

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Therapeutic Teas from Kitchen Ingredients

Basic Method

  • Fresh: 1-2 tablespoons per cup
  • Dried: 1/2-1 teaspoon per cup
  • Steep: 10-15 minutes, covered
  • Sweeten: Add honey after cooling slightly

For Digestive Upset

Ginger Tea

  • 1-2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
  • Steep 10-15 minutes
  • Good for: Nausea, indigestion, bloating

Fennel Tea

  • 1 teaspoon seeds, lightly crushed
  • Good for: Bloating, gas, colic

Peppermint Tea

  • Fresh or dried mint
  • Good for: Indigestion, bloating (avoid with reflux)

For Colds and Flu

Ginger-Lemon-Honey

  • Ginger, lemon juice, honey, hot water
  • Optional: Pinch of cayenne
  • Good for: Sore throat, congestion

Garlic Tea

  • 2-3 crushed garlic cloves
  • Steep 10 minutes, add lemon and honey
  • Good for: Fighting infection

Thyme Tea

  • 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Good for: Coughs, chest congestion

For Relaxation

Warm Spiced Milk

  • Milk with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, honey
  • Good for: Sleep, calming

For Inflammation

Golden Milk

  • Milk, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon
  • Add coconut oil, warm gently
  • Good for: Joint pain, inflammation

Quick Reference

  • Nausea: Ginger, peppermint
  • Bloating: Fennel, ginger
  • Sore throat: Ginger-lemon-honey, thyme
  • Cough: Thyme, onion tea
  • Sleep: Warm spiced milk
  • Headache: Peppermint, rosemary

Tips

  • Always cover while steeping
  • Fresh ingredients are often stronger
  • Make stronger when fighting illness
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