This easy, spicy, butt-kicking potion is what I’m drinking to fight off a cold that threw me for a loop and derailed my bag making productivity in the studio last week.
About a year ago while listening to a natural remedy radio show, these are the ingredients I remember being touted as a cure for what ails you; an immunity-boosting punch that not only helps to break up congestion and keep you hydrated, but it tastes delicious and just feels good in your tummy. I feel better already!
About a year ago while listening to a natural remedy radio show, these are the ingredients I remember being touted as a cure for what ails you; an immunity-boosting punch that not only helps to break up congestion and keep you hydrated, but it tastes delicious and just feels good in your tummy. I feel better already!
Bitches Brew
• 1 quart of water
• 3 or 4 star anise pods
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2” of ginger root, chopped or grated
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 Tbsp honey
For an added treat, I like to throw in my favorite family sized tea bag. Today it’s pomegranate green tea, because I’m out of my favorite lemon green tea from TeaMan.
Now, put on some Miles Davis and bring everything except the tea bag to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add your tea bag. Let steep for about 3 minutes. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy sipping while hot all through the day.
Do you have a favorite natural remedy or concoction for colds? I'd love to hear.
Gorgeous photo! I'll have to try this recipe it sounds amazing-YUM. You have a really beautiful blog~following now&hearts
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Sounds interesting. I might have to try this out. Just got my flu shot so that is really my only defense right now haha.
ReplyDelete@ TheAdornedArticle: Thanks, S.! When you said "YUM", I realized I hadn't even mentioned how yummy this brew does taste, so I went back to add that in! Thanks for visiting and following. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, LuciRae! Do give it a try. Ginger and cayenne pepper are famous for increasing circulation and breaking up congestion, and ginger helps alleviate nausea. In the meantime, I hope your flu shot keeps the bugs at bay!
ReplyDeleteOh this is great! I may have to make this for the man, he has been a bit congested since the air went out and we have been using the fan :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hope it works for him, Pattie!
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