Fresh ginger and lemon juice in hot water — a folk remedy for colds that doubles as a genuinely delicious hot drink. The ginger’s spicy heat opens the sinuses while the lemon provides vitamin C. Add cardamom if you want a more complex, chai-like warmth. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most effective.
Ingredients
- 1 slice ginger
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Take a one-inch slice of ginger and juice one-quarter of a lemon, and add both to hot water.
- Add cardamom if desired.
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