Honey and Lemon Tea Recipe (+ how it can help a cold)

Name: Honey And Lemon Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 a large orange juiced; Squeeze of lime juice; 1/2 a lemon juiced; 1 tbsp honey; Tiny pinch of sea salt; Slices of lemon (lime and orange); Few sprigs of fresh thyme leaves; Hot water to top up

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HONEY AND LEMON TEA RECIPE. AD FEATURE FOR SILVER MUSHROOM.

Steamy honey and lemon tea with sliced lemon and fresh thyme. Make this rejuvenating hot toddy in just 10 minutes to give you a boost during those cold winter days. Arguably one of the best remedies for a cold, filled with plenty of vitamins and a nice boost of sugar. Especially good when infused with some fragrant thyme and a tiny pinch of salt.

Honey and lemon tea in a glass tea cup viewed from above.

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👩🏻‍🍳 Why make this recipe
🍽 Equipment notes
🥘 Ingredients
🔪 Step by step instructions
❓ Frequently asked questions
☕ Other hot drink recipes
🍋 Other recipes that use lemon
📖 Recipe

👩🏻‍🍳 Why make this recipe

The festive period is rife with alcohol. Every trip, every special day, every visit to a friends house.... it can very quickly get out of hand. With this in mind its always nice to have an alternative non alcoholic option or a soothing recovery drink.

Honey and lemon tea is a great option for a virgin hot toddy. Its also sweetened with natural sugar, provides a tangy boost of vitamin C from the lemon juice and is full of goodness from all the health benefits of honey. I also like to add in the juice from oranges and limes, the more citrusy the better! And of course its great to have a healthy boost of vitamins and other essential nutrients.

🍽 Equipment notes

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🥘 Ingredients

To make this virgin hot toddy you will need:

Ingredient notes

Juices: Lemon juice is the main ingredients required for the recipe. Orange juice brings sweetness and lime juice brings sour so you can flavour to your taste.

Honey: Honey is essential for balancing out the sour lemon flavour and is the main medicinal agent bringing its soothing effects.

Salt: Only the tiniest pinch of salt is needed in this drink. Its only really necessary if you are feeling particularly rough, run down and in need of a sodium boost. If not you may prefer to leave this out.

Thyme: Purely for aromatic flavour.

🔪 Step by step instructions

In a tea cup or mug add the 3 juices and stir in a tablespoon of honey.
Next add the sliced lemon, lime and orange and sprinkle in a tiny pinch of salt and some fresh thyme.
Top up with hot water.
Stir well to fully dissolve the honey and salt.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does honey and warm water with lemon cure a cold?

Although this lovely beverage can be helpful to soothe a sore throat or loosen congestion, it unfortunately isn't a magic remedy and probably won't release you from the relinquishing grips of a nasty cold. However, the NHS does now recommend warm water with lemon and honey to treat coughs, rather than over the counter cough medicine!! Very useful to know!!

Does lemon and warm water aid weight loss?

Drinking warm water is a great way to keep warm in the winter and stave off hunger pangs. So although not directly related to weight loss, this lovely beverage may aid you in a weight loss journey, by keeping you fuller for longer and ensuring your digestive system has had plenty of time to digest the previous meal before you eat again.

What are the benefits of drinking honey and lemon tea?

The combination of lemon and honey is particularly good for easing the symptoms of a cold. The lemon can help loosen congestion and honey can soothe a sore throat. This citrus tea will also provide a nice boost of vitamin C to help the immune system. In addition good quality honey contains antioxidants which have been linked to reducing the risks of strokes, heart disease and some cancers.

Steamy cup of lemon tea in a glass teacup sat on a bronze mottled tray.

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Honey And Lemon Tea

By: Debbie Jones

Steamy honey and lemon tea with sliced lemon and fresh thyme. Make this rejuvenating hot toddy in just 10 minutes to give you a boost during those cold winter days. Arguably one of the best remedies for a cold, filled with plenty of vitamins and a nice boost of sugar. Especially good when diffused with some fragrant thyme and a tiny pinch of salt.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course beverage

Cuisine British

Servings cup or mug

Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

In a tea cup or mug add the 3 juices and stir in a tablespoon of honey.
Next add the sliced lemon, lime and orange and sprinkle in a tiny pinch of salt and some fresh thyme.
Top up with hot water.
Stir well to fully dissolve the honey and salt.

Nutrition

Notes

Ingredient notes:

Juices: Lemon juice is the main ingredients required for the recipe. Orange and lime are optional. Orange juice brings sweetness and lime juice brings sour so you can flavour to your taste.

Honey: Honey is essential for balancing out the sour lemon flavour and is the main medicinal agent bringing its soothing effects.

Thyme: Purely for aromatic flavour.

Does honey and warm water with lemon cure a cold?

Although this lovely beverage can be helpful to soothe a sore throat and loosen congestion, it unfortunately isn't a magic remedy and probably won't release you from the relinquishing grips of a nasty cold. However, the NHS does now recommend warm water with lemon and honey to treat coughs, rather than over the counter cough medicine!! Very useful to know!!

What are the benefits of drinking honey and lemon tea?

The combination of lemon and honey is particularly good if you have a cold. The lemon can help loosen congestion and honey can soothe a sore throat. This citrus tea will also provide a nice boost of vitamin C to help the immune system. In addition good quality honey contains antioxidants which have been linked to reducing the risks of strokes, heart disease and some cancers.

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This post was first published in December 2018. Updated in January 2021 with an improved recipe and new images, step-by-step photos and recipe tips.