lemon sore throat tea

Beaverton, OR
Updated on Mar 12, 2011

My son woke up with a cough and sore throat this morning so I whipped out my friend's recipe. As I was making this tea, I tho't it would be a nice one to share. While it doesn't really have medicinal properties, it is very soothing not to mention tasty and comforting.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield one sore throat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • - boiling water to fill teacup

How To Make lemon sore throat tea

  • Step 1
    For concentrate: Mix together sugar, lemon juice, cream of tartar and 1 c. hot water.
  • Step 2
    To make a cup of tea: Stir 1/3 cup of concentrate into a teacup. Add enough boiling water to fill the cup. Stir and enjoy.
  • Step 3
    Store extra concentrate in the fridge. Concentrate will keep for several days.

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