Soothing Remedy for Sore Throats

If spring weather is giving you a sore throat, make yourself some sore throat ice pops. They're not just for kids.  This recipe comes in handy for fall flu and sore throats any time of the year.


You can make them with about any tea and juice you prefer.  I have not made them with ginger tea, but that sounds good too.

Here is how I make them:

Sore Throat Ice Pops
1/4 cup water, boiling
1 teabag, your choice
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 cup juice, your choice

Boil 1/4 of water and brew one teabag covered (about 4-5 minutes).  Remove the teabag, and allow to cool.  Stir in 1 Tbsp. honey and 1/2 cup of juice.

Fill an ice cube tray with the mixture, to the size of cubes you'd prefer.  Allow to freeze. 

I only have standard ice cube trays, but I am sure somewhere in this world you can buy ones to make different shapes (if you prefer).

I like to add extra orange juice for added Vitamin C.   

Update:  You can make these without the teabag, and they work (and taste) just as good.  So far our favorite flavor is using organic blackberry juice, honey, and a bit of orange juice (not using the brewed tea).