This soothing thyme tea recipe for cough is made with fresh or dried thyme, lemon, honey, and ginger. It’s great for relieving cough and cold symptoms and definitely should be on your list of healing tea recipes. Thyme has been used for centuries as a natural remedy thanks to it’s antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

Note: home remedies should not be used to replace professional medical advice. If your cough has lasted for over 10 days or is accompanied with other symptoms like high fever, please see a doctor.

How Thyme Tea Helps With Cough

Thyme – has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. It has antioxidants that help soothe sore throat and fight off infections. Thyme tea also acts as a natural expectorant which helps loosen and expel mucus. Finally, thyme has antispasmodic properties which helps calm the throat muscles and reduce coughing fits. 

Lemon – is a great source of vitamin C which your body needs during a cold or flu. It helps strengthen the immune system to fight viruses and infections.

Raw Honey – helps with coughs by coating the throat to soothe irritation, therefore, reducing the urge to cough. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which may help reduce mucus and fight infection.

Ginger – has anti-inflammatory properties which helps reduce inflammation in the airways and relax airway muscles. It also helps break up and clear mucus. Adding ginger to your thyme tea will soothe your sore throat and boost the immune system to fight off viruses that cause colds and cough.

Thyme Tea Recipe For Cough

Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes

• 1 1/2 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme)
• 1 inch ginger root
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey
• 1/2 a lemon (squeezed)

How To Make Thyme Tea

Add the ginger and water into a saucepan and let it come to a boil, cut off the heat and add in the thyme leaves. Cover and let it steep for up to 10 minutes to trap all the beneficial oils. 

Next, strain the mixture into a teacup and stir in the honey and lemon juice. Drink this tea while it is still hot 2-3 times per day to help relieve your cough. 

Note: thyme tea should not be given to children under 4 years old.

Thyme Tea Nutrition

This thyme tea has | 50 calories | 0.3g total fat | 0.1g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 7mg sodium | 13.3g total carbs | 1.3g dietary fiber | 9.6g total sugars | 0.6g protein | 34mg calcium | 2mg iron | 84mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Storage

It is best to drink this thyme tea as soon as you make it to get all of it’s natural healing benefits. However, you can let it sit for a few hours in the fridge and reheat it in the microwave when you are ready to drink it.

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Who Should Not Drink Thyme Tea

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this tea, do not drink it. Also, people who are sensitive to herbs like oregano, mint, or basil should refrain from drinking this tea. 

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or on blood thinning or diabetes medication before drinking this tea. Finally, as I mentioned above, do not give this tea to children under 4 years old.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make the perfect thyme tea to help relieve your cough symptoms. I hope you try this recipe and if you do, let me know if it helped in the comments below. You can find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more natural remedies and tips.