Sick Day Tea
Revitalize your spirits with this comforting Sick Day Tea, designed to warm you up when you’re feeling down! Infused with zesty ginger and soothing honey, this delightful brew combines the healing powers of herbal goodness to help you bounce back in no time. Sip your way to wellness and enjoy a cozy moment of tranquility!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 whole oranges
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- to taste tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- to taste leaves bay leaves
- cinnamon sticks (to taste)
- to taste pieces ginger
- to taste bottles honey
- 1 cup (237 ml) lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, add water and sliced oranges.
- 2
Add lots of sliced ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and apple cider vinegar.
- 3
Add bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Once boiling, add honey to taste and let it melt into the mixture.
- 5
Allow the tea to boil for about 30 minutes, then serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice ginger with the grain (parallel to fibers) rather than against it to prevent bitter compounds from breaking cell walls, keeping gingerol levels optimal for immune support.technique
- ✓Add honey only after removing from heat or when temperature drops below 140°F to preserve antimicrobial enzymes that denature at higher temperatures.timing140°F
- ✓Use a 1:4 ratio of apple cider vinegar to total liquid volume to extract maximum minerals from citrus peels without overpowering acidity.ingredient1:4 ratio
- ✓Simmer at 180-190°F instead of boiling to prevent volatile oils in bay leaves and cinnamon from evaporating, maintaining therapeutic compounds.technique180-190°F
- ✓Muddle orange slices gently with a wooden spoon after 10 minutes of simmering to release pectin and essential oils from the peel without creating bitterness.timing10 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sick Day Tea
Revitalize your spirits with this comforting Sick Day Tea, designed to warm you up when you’re feeling down! Infused with zesty ginger and soothing honey, this delightful brew combines the healing powers of herbal goodness to help you bounce back in no time. Sip your way to wellness and enjoy a cozy moment of tranquility!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 whole oranges
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- to taste tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- to taste leaves bay leaves
- cinnamon sticks (to taste)
- to taste pieces ginger
- to taste bottles honey
- 1 cup (237 ml) lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, add water and sliced oranges.
- 2
Add lots of sliced ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and apple cider vinegar.
- 3
Add bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Once boiling, add honey to taste and let it melt into the mixture.
- 5
Allow the tea to boil for about 30 minutes, then serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice ginger with the grain (parallel to fibers) rather than against it to prevent bitter compounds from breaking cell walls, keeping gingerol levels optimal for immune support.technique
- ✓Add honey only after removing from heat or when temperature drops below 140°F to preserve antimicrobial enzymes that denature at higher temperatures.timing140°F
- ✓Use a 1:4 ratio of apple cider vinegar to total liquid volume to extract maximum minerals from citrus peels without overpowering acidity.ingredient1:4 ratio
- ✓Simmer at 180-190°F instead of boiling to prevent volatile oils in bay leaves and cinnamon from evaporating, maintaining therapeutic compounds.technique180-190°F
- ✓Muddle orange slices gently with a wooden spoon after 10 minutes of simmering to release pectin and essential oils from the peel without creating bitterness.timing10 minutes