Posted Jan 15, 2018, Updated Jun 15, 2024
Since catching colds is a part of life, especially in the winter, I try to find ways to keep our immune systems healthy and strong – like drinking this immune boosting tea.
If it appears that anyone in our house is coming down with something, I make this apple cider vinegar tea for the entire family. I once had a friend come over who had been coughing all day. I made her a cup of this tea and her cough disappeared.
This immune boosting tea is super easy to make with only four ingredients, including water! It’s a home remedy that will boost your immune system, fight colds, ease a sore throat and calm your cough!
Immune Boosting Tea: Ingredients & Health Benefits
Let’s chat a little bit about how this tea both prevents and eases cold symptoms.
Water. One of the best things you can do for yourself when you feel a cold coming on is to stay hydrated. Lemon juice. This powerhouse is full of vitamin C, which we all know helps boost immunity. It also contains vitamin B6 which calms nausea. Lemon juice aids in digestion and actually helps fight infections because it has antibacterial properties. Raw honey. It’s full of antioxidants and has both anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, which means that it helps kill germs. Plus, honey coats your throat which helps soothe soreness and calm coughs. Apple Cider Vinegar. The main substance in ACV is acetic acid, which kills bacteria and helps your body fight off infections. It is also anti-inflammatory, and inflammation contributes to many illnesses. (try this apple cider vinegar salad dressing)!
How to Make Immune Boosting Tea
This apple cider vinegar tea is very easy to make. Begin by brining water to a boil. I like using an electric tea kettle to do this. While the water is boiling, add the lemon juice, honey, and apple cider vinegar to a mug. Once the water has finished boiling, pour it into the mug with the other 3 ingredients. Stir and let cool until it’s warm but drinkable. You can add a few ice cubes to speed up the cooling process.
Serve
Serve the tea as hot as you can handle it without burning your mouth. The warmth of the tea soothes sore throats.
Store
You can make a large batch of this tea and store it in a glass jar with a lid in the refrigerator to warm and enjoy later. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
