Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

Flu season. Ug. My little one is sick, I’m sick, and my husband is trying hard not to show his eagerness to get out the door every morning – away from all this contagion. There’s not much to do except wait it out, but – silver lining – it’s a great excuse to stir up a batch of momma’s classic lemon tea cold remedy.

Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

Mom’s have been pushing mugs of this fantastic brew on their sick kiddos for centuries. And for good reason. The fresh lemon gives a kick of vitamin C, which has been known to shorten the duration of colds, and the honey soothes sore throats. The cinnamon just makes it extra delicious.

Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

And it couldn’t be easier, which is important when us moms are felling low too. I don’t know about you, but as soon as I see that first sniffle, I know it’s only a matter of time. I put lemons on the shopping list and make sure my sweatpants are clean.

When you find yourself in the thick of it, just juice one lemon per patient and add to boiling water. Toss in the cinnamon and let it all simmer in the pot for a while.

Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

I like to pour the tea through a strainer straight into the mugs, but if you don’t have one, you can always ladle from the pot. It’s pretty easy to avoid the lemon seeds and cinnamon sticks.

Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

Sweeten with honey to taste and serve your lemon tea cold remedy with a side of tissues. Then settle in next to your loved ones and know that this, too, shall pass.

Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

Feel better soon!

 

Photos by: Maria Hedrick Photography

Cold Remedy Drink

By TheSweetNerd

January 19, 2017

Ingredients

2 1/4 water

1/2 stick cinnamon

1 lemon

2-3 Tablespoons honey to taste

Directions

1In a saucepan bring the water and cinnamon to a boil for a few minutes, turn the down flame and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Then, add the juice of one lemon and honey for 5 more minutes. Let steep and serve.

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Lemon Tea Cold Remedy for Your Sick Sweetie

14 Comments

  • What a cutie! We have so many germs rolling around our house right now, we need all the help we can get. Such a simple drink and I’ll bet it brings so much comfort!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      Thanks so much. The flu took me out this year, and I am finally getting back in the kitchen baking again. Can’t wait to try some of your healthy recipes as I am training for a triathlon and I need energy-food.

  • Kendall Haun
    8 years ago

    I don’t get sick too often but when I do.. game on!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      Oh lucky girl! My poor little guys are always catching colds from school, and this is a little pick me up. I can honestly say, I will be happy if you don’t actually use this recipe!

  • Bee
    8 years ago

    I can already feel the soothing relief. This recipe will go hand in hand with chicken soup. By the way, looks like the tea comforted the little guy!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      I think for my son, this drink is comforting both mentally and physically. Have to admit, my son Liam is the the best sick kid ever. Cheers!

  • Joseph
    8 years ago

    As a teacher, I am exposed to a lot of germs and catch a few colds. This recipe will be helpful, thanks.

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      You teachers are studs! The germ repellent masters. Hopefully, you won’t ever need this recipe.

  • Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear you guys are sick! I’m just kicking whatever the heck I had, so this post is coming at a great time! I obviously need a pitcher of this magically delicious remedy! Love the lemon, cinnamon and honey combo! Cheers, girlfriend and feel better soon!!
    P.S. Your son is such a lil cutie!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      Thanks Cheyanne! Being sick is the worst, but the silver lining was binge watching with my kids “Expedition Unknown.” Glad you are feeling better. Cheers!

  • 8 years ago

    This is such a great recipe. I’ve been making something like it for years (just like my momma did), but I never thought to add the cinnamon. Delicious!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      It is a quick and easy recipe that works for all of us. Awww, your momma knows best!

  • Anna Ehrlich
    8 years ago

    Ethan is feeling under the weather, I will try to make this delicious warm drink and still get the benefits of vitamin C! Thanks Cindy for this helpful remedy!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      8 years ago

      Hopefully your son will feel better soon. We went through our rounds too. It is a simple drink, but it works!

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