Tea for Coughs and Throat
For coughs
White radish tea
White radishes are often called daikon in Western supermarkets. Use a fresh white radish for this tea. The flavor is quite strong so you will only need to use a small piece. You will also need some good quality sea salt.
· 1 –in.– (2.5 –cm–) long piece white radish
· Sea salt
· 3 cups (850 ml) of water
Cut and peel a 1 –in.– (2.5 –cm–) long piece of radish and discard the skin. Roughly chop the radish into small pieces and put it into the teapot with some tea leaves and a little sea salt. Bring the water to the boil and pour it over the ingredients. Cover the pot and leave the tea to stand for 2–3 minutes before drinking.
For an itchy, tickly throat with no cough
Licorice tea
Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, or gan cao) tastes good and benefits all the body organs. It is particularly soothing for the lungs and throat. You can buy the thinly sliced dried root in plastic packages in Chinese markets.
· 6-7 pieces of dried licorice root
· 3 cups (850 ml) of water
Put 6-7 pieces of Chinese licorice into a teapot with some tea leaves of your choice. Bring the water to the boil and pour into the pot. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before drinking.
For a dry sore throat
Honey and lemon tea
Lemon is very good for treating the throat. Honey, or feng mi, must be used with care as it will change its properties if it is heated. It is important to let the tea cool down until it is only lukewarm before adding the honey. People who suffer from chronic loose bowels should add the honey when the tea is still hot.
· Half a lemon, preferably organic
· Red tea
· Honey
· 3 cups (850 ml) of water
Wash the lemon and cut it in half. Take one half, chop it roughly, and crush it before putting it into the teapot. Add red tea leaves to taste. Bring the water to a fast boil and then pour it over the lemon and tea leaves. Cover the pot and allow it to stand until lukewarm. Add honey to taste and serve.
If you would like to drink this tea hot you can substitute rock sugar for the honey.
Prepare the lemon and put it into a saucepan with the water. Bring it to the boil and add the rock sugar. Reduce the heat and cook for 2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and add red tea to taste. Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before drinking.
For throat infections or sore gums
Sweet tea
This tea is good for throat infections and sore gums. You can also gargle with the tea or use it as a mouthwash.
· Green or Oolong tea of your choice
· Rock sugar
· 3 cups (850 ml) of water
To make a strong brew, put 4-5 teaspoons of tea into the teapot and pour in the boiling water. Add rock sugar to the pot and leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before drinking.
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