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Spicy Ginger Lemonade

For those in-between seasons days...

3/1/20261 min read

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Looking for something to drink to help your immune system and upper respiratory system? Try some Spicy Ginger Lemonade!

  • 2 cups of distilled or spring water in a pot and add about 1/4-1/2 cup of dried ginger root. Bring to a simmer and maintain that simmer for about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep it on the warm burner.

  • Add about 2tbsp of dried hyssop and 1 tbsp of dried nettles to the ginger brew. Stir and let cool until it is barely warm to the touch.

  • Juice 3 medium lemons and add juice to a pitcher. Sweeten with honey (preferably local and raw).

  • Strain warm ginger tea mixture into pitcher and add another 1 cup of water.

  • Add a dash or 2 of cayenne pepper.

  • Stir and taste.

Benefits:

Ginger: anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; digestion support; nausea relief; pain relief; suppresses release of histamine.

Hyssop: immune support; helps blood sugar regulation; aids respiratory system; supports digestion; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, expectorant.

Nettles: source of A, C, & K vitamins, source of iron, calcium, & magnesium, anti-inflammatory, circulation support.

Lemon: vitamin C, calcium, potassium, supports immune system, supports digestion, antibacterial, may help lower cholesterol, antioxidant, may improve liver function.

Cayenne Pepper: boosts metabolism, digestion support, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, respiratory support.