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Demetra Overton

Scallion Tea for Colds and Flu

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups of water
  • 5 scallions chopped
  • 1 lemon juice and peel
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 inch piece of ginger sliced
  • 4 decaffeinated tea bags
  • honey to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine the water, scallions, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon sticks and ginger in a pot and bring to a boil
  2. Let this simmer for 10 minutes then remove from the heat
  3. Add tea bags and honey, let this steep for 3-4 minutes
  4. Strain and serve