Flu and Cold Drink: A Warming Wellness Tea for Cold Season

When cold and flu season hits, sometimes the best support comes from slowing down and reaching for simple, time-tested ingredients. This Flu and Cold Drink is a warming herbal-style tea made with ginger, garlic, lemon, and spices—ingredients traditionally used to support comfort, circulation, and respiratory wellness.

This recipe is not a cure, but it can be a soothing ritual when you’re feeling run down, chilled, or in need of extra care.

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Why These Ingredients Are Used

• Fresh ginger is traditionally used to support circulation and warmth

• Garlic has long been included in immune-supportive foods

• Lemon juice provides vitamin C and bright flavor

• Cayenne adds gentle heat and may help open the sinuses

• Eucalyptus is commonly associated with respiratory comfort

  
  

Together, they create a bold, warming drink that’s especially comforting during cold weather.

Flu and Cold Drink Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

• 1 clove fresh garlic, smashed

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• A pinch (or more, to taste) of cayenne powder

• 2 drops eucalyptus oil*

• Hot (not boiling) water

• Optional: honey, to taste

*Use only food-grade eucalyptus oil and omit if unsure.

Instructions

1. Place the grated ginger, smashed garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne into a mug.

2. Pour hot (not boiling) water over the ingredients.

3. Add eucalyptus oil if using.

4. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.

5. Strain if desired and sweeten with honey to taste.

Sip slowly while warm.

A Simple Wellness Ritual

This drink is best enjoyed as a calming moment—wrapped in a blanket, between rest, and paired with nourishing foods. During cold season, simple habits like warm beverages, whole foods, and adequate rest can go a long way in supporting overall wellness.

At Diana’s Sprouted, we believe health starts with simple, intentional choices—from what you eat in the morning to how you care for yourself when your body asks you to slow down.