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This is the drink I make for my loved ones when they are ill. Undoubtedly there are other much more healthful drinks to brew, and I don’t think I brew this in the most efficient manner anyway, but I think part of its restorative properties come from the fact that you’re being cared for (or practising self-care) when you make this drink. Obviously you can’t solely feel-good your way into recovery but some kindness, warmth, and empathy can at the very least soothe and support. Possibly this is only the most paltry of consolations when you have a whopper of a cold, but there we are.
I make this drink quite strong, but you can certainly dial back the lemon if it would sting your throat or you don’t want to add so much honey to soften and sweeten it. Similarly, add more ginger or only a little. Brew double quantities in a teapot or leave to infuse for longer on the stove. It is really (as with everything else on this blog) made to your taste.
LEMON HONEY GINGER DRINK
For one mug.
A plump, young(ish), fresh chunk of ginger, roughly 5 – 6 cm long
Half a lemon
1 – 2 tablespoons honey of your choice
Set the kettle boiling. Meanwhile, peel the ginger with a teaspoon and slice as finely as you can be bothered into your favourite mug. Squeeze over the lemon juice and spoon in the honey, starting off with a tablespoon at first. Pour over the freshly boiled water. Leave to steep for 4 – 5 minutes. Stir well and taste, adding more honey or lemon as desired.
I make a similar type of tea. I like to use local honey if I can find it. This is a great beverage during winter!
This is actually helpful if you are feeling sick (at least according to someone in one of my classes). He said its a homeopathic remedy, where the acid in the lemon kills the germs in your throat, and then the honey soothes it. Besides that, honey itself has antibacterial properties, and is just damn good for you. And we all know ginger makes your tummy happy. I’m sure this tastes good when you aren’t sick too though, may have to try it out. I’m a sucker for anything with honey in it.
This is one of the best drinks to have when your ill! We have a drink like this each morning. It’s much more soothing than a cup of tea. We only put a slice of ginger and a slice of lemon in though, but when I have cold, I’d put more in :-)