HERBAL TEAS FOR COLDS AND FLU
Hot Ginger Lemonade 1 1/2 C. water 3 (1/4-inch) slices fresh ginger root, bruised 1/2 of a fresh lemon 1 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. powdered cayenne pepper Bring water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan. Meanwhile, hit each ginger root slice gently with the broad side of a knife to break up the pulp a bit. Put the ginger in the boiling water and simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Meanwhile, Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a cup. Add the honey and cayenne. Strain the ginger tea in to the cup, stir and sip slowly while hot. NOTE: You may add an ounce of brandy to your bedtime dose to help ease you into sleep. Cooling Blend 1 tsp. crushed dried rose hips 1 tsp. dried peppermint leaves 1 tsp. dried sage leaves 1 C. water, barely boiled Place the herbs in a teapot. Pour the boiling water over the herbs, cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey to taste. Sip slowly while warm. The rose hips deliver a large dose of vitamin C, while peppermint and sage have a cooling effect on the system. This tea is particularly helpful with feverish colds. And it tastes good! _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
