Description
Soothing flu/cold tea bombs pack powerful healing herbal blends into delightful spherical treats. Wellness warriors can quickly dissolve these medicinal orbs in hot water for instant comfort and immune support.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 whole lemons (peeled)
- 2 large bunches of fresh ginger
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 3 cups water
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons turmeric
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (optional, adjust for spice preference)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey (or substitute with maple syrup/agave for vegan option)
Instructions
- Meticulously wash and prepare fresh ingredients: carefully peel lemons into small, manageable fragments, dice ginger into uniform chunks, and separate garlic cloves from their cluster.
- Combine all prepared ingredients including turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, honey, and water into a powerful blender, ensuring thorough incorporation and achieving a consistently smooth liquid texture.
- Position a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a clean container, gently filtering the blended mixture to extract a pristine, pulp-free liquid while separating dense remnants.
- Select a silicone muffin or specialized ice cube tray, methodically pouring the strained liquid into individual compartments, creating uniform portions designed for single servings.
- Transfer the filled tray into the freezer, allowing complete solidification through a patient freezing process lasting approximately 4-6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Once thoroughly frozen, carefully extract tea bombs from the tray, transferring them into a hermetically sealed freezer-safe container or robust freezer bag for prolonged preservation up to three months.
- When ready to consume, simply remove a single tea bomb and dissolve in hot water, creating an instant therapeutic beverage to combat cold and flu symptoms.
Notes
- Customize heat intensity by adjusting cayenne pepper amount for personal spice tolerance.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly alternative to support different dietary needs.
- Select organic ingredients when possible to maximize potential immune-boosting properties and minimize pesticide exposure.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly to ensure complete integration of nutrients and create smooth, consistent texture for better absorption and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg