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Fresh Ginger Tea with Honey (Salabat) to help cure Cold, Cough and Flu

Manila Spoon
This is what I drink whenever I feel the onset of cold, cough, sore throat or flu. This fresh ginger tea with honey (salabat) helps boost your immune system and fight the nasty bugs. A delicious natural remedy that’s also perfect for tea time.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Asian, Filipino
Servings 4 cups
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups water, preferably filtered
  • 1 piece 5-inch long fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup raw honey, or to taste
  • A few squeezes of fresh lemon juice, if desired

Instructions
 

  • In a covered saucepan, bring the water and ginger slices to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain and serve with honey and few drops of lemon juice, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword fresh ginger tea with honey, ginger tea for cold and flu, how to make fresh ginger tea, how to make salabat, immune-boosting fresh ginger tea
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