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Whenever I have a cold or need a boost to my immune system, my go-to tea of choice is
Whether you drink it hot or cold, it is a delightful tea to drink and incorporate into your daily habits.
Here’s a quick and easy way to make
Reasons to Drink Garlic Tea
- Garlic is known for its detoxifying and antioxidant properties. It can help eliminate toxins from the body and support liver function. Drinking
garlic tea regularly can aid in the body’s natural detoxification process. - Keep away from infections.
- Garlic tea has been used as a natural remedy for flu symptoms like coughs, colds, sore throats and congestion, and is a good source of vitamin C.
- Garlic tea contains dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut.
Ingredients
- Garlic cloves
- 2 Cups of Water
- Lemon
- Saucepan – for boiling water
- Mug
- Optional: tbsp
Honey – for sweetness
How to Make Garlic Tea
Making
- Peel 4-5 cloves of fresh
garlic . Slice them into smaller pieces or crush them using agarlic press or the back of a knife. - Put 2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan.
- Add the freshly cut
garlic to the saucepan to boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the stove. - Let the
garlic steep for a few minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the tea will be. - After steeping, strain the
garlic tea into a cup to remove thegarlic solids. You can also opt to keep some of the cloves, which is what I did. - Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey to your
garlic tea for a tangy and sweet flavor.
What is the best time to drink garlic tea?
Anytime is a good time to drink
How long should garlic be boiled for tea?
Five minutes should be enough to boil the
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Homemade Garlic Tea
Equipment
- Saucepan – for boiling water
Ingredients
- garlic
- 2 cups water
- lemon
- honey – for sweetness
- mug
Instructions
- Peel 4-5 cloves of fresh garlic. Slice them into smaller pieces or crush them using a garlic press or the back of a knife.
- Put 2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan.
- Add the freshly cut garlic to the saucepan to boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the stove.
- Let the garlic steep for a few minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the tea will be.
- After steeping, strain the garlic tea into a cup to remove the garlic solids. You can also opt to keep some of the clove, which is what I did.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey to your garlic tea for a tangy and sweet flavor.
