Ginger tea for cold is a simple tea recipe usually taken to get relief from ailments like cold, flu and sore throat. This tea is a soothing drink during colds and winters. Making this drink is extremely quick and just needs simple and always available ingredients in our kitchens.
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How to use ginger?
Ginger is basically a root and a useful ingredient in our kitchens. This ginger root is not only popular in Indian origin but it is a popular root all across the globe since it has various benefits.
In some countries the ginger is usually grated by removing the peel and sometimes if the ginger skin is fresh and pale then the root is directly grated and added into the cooking.
In Indian origin, it is basically added in the form of a ginger paste and also depending on the kind of a recipe, it is added in different ways such as by grating, chopping into small pieces to name a few...
Uses of ginger
- Ginger is often used to treat nausea.
- It is also useful in digestion related problems and ginger helps in good digestion.
- It is also used to treat cold related problems.
How to make ginger tea
Ginger tea can be made in simple ways with many variations.
- It is mainly used by steeping the flavours of ginger in warm water.
- The ginger mixed water is then modified in various ways depending on the body problems.
- In some ginger tea drinks, it is modified with turmeric powder, honey, black pepper powder, lemon juice and in several other ways.
- I have also posted ginger water recipe to make a variation drink with ginger.
Benefits of ginger
- Ginger is mainly used to treat sore throat and this root helps in treating the inflammation or the swelling caused in the throat and also soothes it as well.
- Ginger benefits the human throat by killing the virus and bringing a soothing relief if ginger is used by making ginger tea and consumed daily.
- It is useful in fighting several infections and is also known to reduce menstrual cramps etc...
Making this particular ginger tea for cold
Here in this tea, not only just ginger and water are the main ingredients but other ingredients such as lemon and turmeric too are important.
Lemon helps in reducing the mucous or the phlegm if mixed in this drink and turmeric is a great ingredient to fight against cold and flu.
This drink or tea not only relieves from cold but also relieves us from cough as well.
When is cold usually caused:?
Sore throat, cold and cough are ailments which are usually occurred during winters or during the monsoon. The reason is because of the low temperature as well as the increase in the duration of the viruses during those climatic conditions.
Therefore, in order to get rid of those problems we can try out these home remedies that are simple, effective and worth trying.
Without further ado, here is a simple tea recipe made using simple stuff easily available in every kitchen and is a quick to do tea just in a couple of minutes.
Check out the details below...
Ingredients
Ginger: Using ginger is the main ingredient of the recipe but grating it and using is a better option as grated form releases more juices than just cutting into pieces and adding.
Fresh grated ginger works wonders for this recipe.
Turmeric powder: Organic turmeric powder is a miracle spice which is known to treat many ailments and is useful for many home treatments and is mainly used as an antibacterial, antiseptic as well as cures many infections.
It gives good relief for cold and cough and do add it for better results.
Lemon: This too is added for better benefits and helps soothes the throat as well as gives relief from many health issues.
Honey: Add it as it is a good remedy to treat cold as well as a cough which is also used from ancient times and helps in the treatment of cough as well as gives a sweet flavor to the drink.
Step by step procedure
- Firstly, take a saucepan. Add a glass of water to the pan.
- Switch on the stove. Grate around half a teaspoon of ginger into the water.
- Add thin round lemon slices into the water.
- Lastly, add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder into it.
- Stir well and bring all the ingredients to a boil.
- Simmer and let all the flavours steep into the water well for 3-4 minutes.
- Switch off the flame. Let the tea turn lukewarm. Strain and pour the ginger tea into a glass or a cup.
- Add honey to the drink to get a slightly sweet flavor to help relief the problem.
- Consume it during the cold for relief and best results.
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Recipe
ginger tea for cold recipe, ginger for colds
Ingredients
- 1 glass water
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger (small ginger piece grated)
- ½ lemon cut into round slices
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder / haldi
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Firstly, take a sauce pan.
- Add a glass of water into the pan.
- Switch on the stove.
- Grate around half a teaspoon of ginger into the water.
- Add thin round lemon slices into the water.
- Lastly, add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder into it.
- Bring all the ingredients to a boil.
- Simmer and let all the flavors steep into the water well for 3-4 minutes.
- Switch off the flame.
- Let the tea turn lukewarm.
- Pour the ginger tea into a glass or a cup.
- Add honey and stir well.
- Consume it during cold for relief and best results.
Notes
- Consume this tea at least 2 times daily until one finds relief from swollen throat and cold.
- Honey too can be added to this drink to make it a bit sweeter and consumable.
- Grated ginger can be replaced with ginger pieces or finely chopped ginger but grated ginger gives out more juice than cut or chopped.
- Hence, try to use fresh grated ginger.
Nutrition
Do try this effective home remedy and leave us your feedback after using this remedy and also leave in your suggestions for our homemade ginger tea used to treat cold....
Faq's
The ginger tea can be taken any time of the day if one suffers from cold and throat issues. It should be taken at least twice or thrice to have a soothing relief inside the throat and to get rid of the virus that causes these ailments.
Ginger root is available almost everywhere and in every country. However, if ginger isn't available then it is better to look out for an alternative such as 'ginger powder'.
Ginger powder is easily available in grocery stores however, it is best when fresh ginger is used.
Yes, ginger has amazing properties within it which cures sore throat, cold as well as cough by having ginger infused in boiling water. It is a good natural home remedy which has been going on for ages to treat simple ailments at home.
Yes, it gives a warming effect and gives a soothing relief to treat the issue.
Sreelekha says
Very good medicine. Got good relief fron chest congestion
Liz says
Thank you for this very
effective, amazing natural remedy! My mom had a cold and was all stuffed up. After making the ginger tea for her just twice she was already improving, and a few days later, she was well! She also used the tea, along with other natural foods and drinks, to get over a UTI.... after a day and half her Dr. said, you have no infection! Again, amazing 🙂
I drink it my self as well, it's clearing up my sinuses and feels very warming to drink in this cold December- it's my new Fav!
Asiya says
Hey Liz,
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Glad to hear that it's working!!!