Lavender Hot Toddy Tea

Hot toddy tea is an old-fashioned cold remedy that actually works. This is no old-wives tale. We can modernize it and kick up the flavor and the healing power with the addition of lavender.

As flu season approaches, find relief with these easy hot toddy ingredients for a cold.

Lavender as Herbal Remedy

Lavender is antimicrobial making it a tasty treatment of all those common cold symptoms.

Lavender also helps relieve anxiety and promote sleep. Sleep is always a good idea when fighting a cold.

Hot Tea

Hot tea and steam are good for helping clear out the sinuses. It’s important to sip slowly and inhale the steam. The tea will also help hydrate the body which is important for general health function anytime but especially so when fighting a cold.

Whiskey in Moderation

So whiskey isn’t something we should drink in huge amounts. Obviously, that will do the opposite of making us feel better. But a small amount in a cup of tea can do some wonders.

Whiskey helps us sleep. Having a cup of herbal tea with a shot of whiskey in it will likely provide some relaxation and deep sleep. Sleep is always good for healing.

Whiskey also thins the blood slightly, which can help the body deal with mucus better and generally fight infection.

Don’t like whiskey? Try substituting brandy or even a dark rum instead.

Soothing Honey

Honey has a multitude of benefits for the body. It’s also incredibly soothing for coughs and sore throats, making it an ideal ingredient in any cold remedy.

Obviously it also sweetens the tea and whiskey making it easier to go down especially for the folks that don’t necessarily love whiskey or drink much of it normally.

Increase the lavender flavor by using lavender infused honey.

Use any honey that is in the pantry. Want to increase the healing power ever so slightly? Try using Manuka Honey as it’s been studied for it’s specific antibacterial qualities which can help ease the common cold.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice helps cut through congestion and eases stuffiness making it an ideal addition to this tea. Plus lemon and lavender compliment each other wonderfully in tea.

Lemon juice is also naturally vitamin C which we all know helps the body fight off colds and infections.

Drink Slowly

The best way to take and use a hot toddy is to drink slowly. Inhale the steam and let the medicine slowly get into your body. This will also help the body slow down.

Drink the toddy before bed for most effective sleep and healing.

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