Here is the best star anise tea recipe for sore throat that will help you get some relief almost instantly. I make this tea every winter and it is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve sore throat. This homemade star anise tea has only 3-ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make.

Note: Always use top grade Chinese star anise to make your tea. That’s because other types of star anise can be poisonous. To know the difference, Chines star anise has up to 8 pods while other types are up to 13 pods.

Star Anise Tea Recipe For Sore Throat

Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 15 minutes

• 2 star anise pods
• 2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon of honey

How To Make Star Anise Tea For Sore Throat

Add the water and the star anise pods into a sauce pan or tea kettle and bring it to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Cut off the heat and stir in the honey, strain and serve while it is still hot 2 to 3 times per day to relieve sore throat, and cough.

Star Anise Tea Nutrition Facts

This star anise tea has | 39 calories | 0.3g total fat | 0g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 7mg sodium | 9.7g total carbs | 0.3g dietary fiber | 8.6g total sugars | 0.4g protein | 20mg calcium | 1mg iron | 38mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Storage And Variations

To stare any leftover of this tea, transfer it into a glass jar with a lid, close tightly and place it in the fridge. remove the lid and reheat it in the microwave before serving. 

You can add cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, ginger, and lemon juice to this recipe to turn it into an even stronger cold and flu remedy. You can also try my star anise milk tea recipe, it does wonders on the digestive tract.

How Does Star Anise Help With Sore Throat

Star anise – has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral and expectorant properties. According to Very Well Health, star anise contains shikimic acid (primarily found in Chinese star anise) which is the main ingredient in the anti-viral drug called Tamiflu.

Shikimic acid is very effective in supporting the immune system to fight off viruses and infections. When combined with honey, it helps keep you hydrated, loosen up mucus and soothes sore throat.

So this means that drinking star anise tea during the flu season can help with cold, cough, sore throat and flu symptoms. 

Honey – has very soothing qualities and is great for relieving sore throat and cough. It has natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidants that help reduce irritation in the throat lining. 

Who Should Not Drink Star Anise Tea

Children should not drink star anise tea, the FDA warns against this so please be careful. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not drink star anise tea. People with allergies or hormonal conditions should not drink star anise tea.

Conclusion

Star anise tea is a healthy tea alternative that is great for the respiratory system. Make sure you try it this winter and let me know what you think in the comments below. You can find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more awesome remedies and wellness tips.