This tea is really effective for a cold, a cough, or anytime there is excess mucous in the lungs. It's even helpful for a sinus headache. If you have a cold, take a hot bath, drink a cup of this tea, and go to bed. Be sure to wrap yourself up in a warm blanket so you can sweat the cold out. If you have a scratchy throat, add a little peppermint to the tea.
Ingredients
2 dried tangerine rinds, broken into pieces
4 scallions, each cut into three or four pieces
1 chunk of ginger, leave the skin on and smash it whole
A few almonds
1 1/2 cups of water
A teaspoon or so of brown sugar or honey to sweeten
Directions
Put all the ingredients into a small pot containing the water and bring to a boil, allowing the mixture to boil for only 2 to 4 minutes. Add the brown sugar or honey and stir thoroughly. Drink the tea while it is hot!
THANKS, Richard at American Healing
