Description
Warming Mexican Flu/Cold Tea Bombs blend healing herbal ingredients into delightful spherical treats perfect for soothing winter wellness. Comforting spices and medicinal herbs create a quick remedy you can sip and savor when feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) green tea leaves (or 12 green tea bags)
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cinnamon
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) echinacea powder
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious blend of honey, lemon juice, grated ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and optional echinacea powder in a mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Carefully dispense approximately one teaspoon of the aromatic mixture into each silicone mold, using gentle pressure to ensure even distribution.
- Delicately sprinkle green tea leaves across the surface of each filled mold, softly pressing them into the liquid base to create a unified texture.
- Transfer the molds to the freezer, allowing the tea bombs to solidify completely over 1-2 hours, transforming the liquid mixture into firm, compact spheres.
- Once fully frozen, carefully extract the tea bombs from their silicone molds, preserving their intricate shape and concentrated flavors.
- Arrange the prepared tea bombs in an airtight container, returning them to the freezer to maintain their integrity and potency.
- When ready to enjoy, place a single tea bomb in a mug, then cascade hot water over its surface, stirring gently until the bomb dissolves completely, releasing its healing essence into a comforting beverage.
Notes
- Customize the tea bombs by adjusting spice levels to suit personal taste preferences and heat tolerance.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly options.
- Consider using organic ingredients to maximize potential health benefits and reduce exposure to pesticides.
- Prep and freeze multiple batches to have a quick immune-boosting remedy on hand during cold and flu season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Tea, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg