Full of herbs and spices known for their healing properties, this amped-up Sinus Buster Tea is full of natural decongestants, and it will help get you through cold and flu season! It's great for clearing your stuffy nose during allergy season too.
Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season is here! While, thankfully, I haven't had a cold in while, I do occasionally catch them. (Yes, even health coaches get sick!) I don't have sinus cavities in my forehead, so my sinuses don't drain properly. For me, colds almost always turn into sinus infections. They're never any fun, so I'm always on defense, trying to prevent them with naturally remedies.
I also have a lot of allergies, and I feel like I'm constantly battling a stuff nose. Amped-up herbal tea to the rescue!
Natural Cold Remedies
I like to turn to natural remedies to get me through colds, so I turn herbal teas such as Throat Coat and Breath Easy from Traditional Medicinals. I also take turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger for its many health benefits, and lemon for its ability to decreases the strength of the cold and flu virus in the body.
Since I'm prone to sinus infections, so I also like to drink apple cider vinegar, which is known to thin mucus, and I also turn to hot spices to help open the nasal passages.
If a cold gets particularly nasty, I’ll also reach for the oregano oil, which has antiviral and antibacterial properties, can thin mucus, and open nasal passages. Oregano oil is pretty rough on the taste buds, but it works.
Sinus Buster Tea
I usually use all of these different things separately, so I’m constantly getting up and going into the kitchen to make a new drink or take a different supplement. The last time I had a cold, I just wanted to stay put in my warm and comfy bed, so decided to throw it all together in a pot and make a hot tea. This Sinus Buster Tea helped me to feel better in no time.
What You Need
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Fresh ginger root
- Fresh turmeric
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Herbal tea bag such as Breath Easy or Throat Coat
- Food grade oregano oil (optional)
How To Make Sinus Buster Tea
Sinus buster tea is super easy to make!
- You just throw all of the ingredients together in a pot and stir it all together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Then, you strain the tea and pour it into a mug.
- Drink up!
If you’re feeling daring, you can add a little fresh minced horseradish or garlic to the mix for an extra cold-fighting boost.
Also take a look at my tips for relieving sinus infections, fighting the flu and for strengthening your immune system.
Sinus Buster Tea
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger root or ¼ teaspoon dried ground
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced turmeric or ¼ teaspoon dried ground
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Herbal tea bag such as Breath Easy or Throat Coat
- 1 drop oregano oil optional (make sure it's food grade oil)
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat mix together the water, lemon juice. apple cider vinegar, ginger root, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir everything together and then add the tea bag.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat to medium and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture with a fine mesh colandar and pour the tea into a mug. Add the drop of oregano oil, if using. Drink while the tea is still warm.
Notes
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Becky Striepe
Oh man, I could have used a mug of this when I was sick last week!
Ginny McMeans
Ginger works so great for this and I am looking forward to try your recipe.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
Looks like a great remedy! I love using as natural as I can get to fight off colds!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Talk about useful for this time of year! It's always good to have a homemade elixir in your back pocket to help with those pesky winter colds!
Dianne
I didn't make this until later in my sickness, but I think it would have helped if I had made it sooner.
Dianne
I hope you don't need it anytime soon!
Dianne
Me, too!
Dianne
I hope you don't need it anytime soon!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
We had the same thing go around my house! I'm pinning this recipe so I'll be ready the next time.
Vegan Heaven
What a great and natural remedy! I just bookmarked it! 🙂
Dianne
I hope you don't need it anytime soon, Amy!
Dianne
Thank you, Sina!
Jenn
I start almost every morning with fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar in warm water. Add these extras would take it up several notches! I was just reading about oregano oil today and how it's supposed to be so healthy. Who knew? I'm definitely going to look into getting some of that!
Jackie of Vegan Yack Attack
So many powerful ingredients in this! I love the idea of adding a bit of horseradish for an extra kick.
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
This looks like the perfect tea for cold and flu season!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
Sorry to hear you both got sick. We were all sick too. I will keep this recipe on hand for the next time. Hopefully it won't be needed for a very long time though!
Mel |avirtualvegan.com
I was sick over Christmas and could have done with some of this! I'll remember it for next time :O)
Cadry
What a bummer that you got sick during what was supposed to be your fun time off with Dennis. Still, this drink sounds like a soothing way to rebuild your health.
Dianne
That's great that you have lemon and apple cider vinegar every day! Be warned that oregano oil is a little on the gross side!
Dianne
Thanks, Ceara!
Dianne
The horseradish will definitely help clear out the sinuses!
Dianne
There's definitely something going around! I hope you don't need the recipe any time soon!
Dianne
Yeah, it wasn't very fun, but I'm glad I had this in my arsenal!
Melissa | Vegan Huggs
This sounds like a killer remedy! These are the recipes I need to have on hand if I get sick. I'm so using the horseradish in it , too. I love it!
Alisa Fleming
I drink ginger tea daily, but my sinuses need this pumped up version! They're constantly stuffy.
Sarah
Ooh, this would totally hit the spot on a chilly day! I feel like I'm sniffly all winter long—darn kindergarten germs!
Dianne
This tea would definitely help you get rid of the sniffles!
Dianne
This tea would definitely help clear that stuffy nose!
Dianne
The horseradish will definitely help clear out the sinuses!
Linda @ Veganosity
Oregano oil is magic. Whenever I feel a cold coming on I start taking oregano oil immediately, I swear by it. This tea sounds like something I'd drink everyday, just because it sounds so good.
Dianne
Thank you, Linda. It is a pretty tasty tea!
The Vegan 8
Love this tea! In fact, I make a tea very similar to this quite often! It really, truly does help to combat the ickyness. I love ginger so much and really load up on it. Anytime I feel a sore throat or tired feeling come on, I start chugging the tea and it's gone. Delicious and so good for you! Love that you added oregano oil...I've heard amazing things about it!
Dianne
Isn't ginger great! Yes, the oregano oil will help fight the cold, but it is super strong!
Ivan Solis
I just made this tea after suffering all day with sinus inflammation. Im so happy I found this recipe! It worked within the hour for me.
Dianne
Hi, Ivan! I'm so happy this tea worked for you! I'm glad you're feeling better.
Bianca Huerta
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I was suffering from sinus congestion all day today and I came upon this recipe and ran to the store to buy the ingredients. I am currently sipping on this tea and oh boy! This tea is spiccyyy! It’s perfect and tastes amazing! My nose is draining so much and I can finally breathe and I have so much energy too! Thank you soo much!
Dianne
I'm so glad it's helped, Bianca!
Joshua Howard
I like herbal tea and this one is perfect! Thank you for the share!
Dianne
So glad you liked it!
Sayon Camara
You should try this with Kinkeliba herbal tea leaves Omg This was So Clutch Thanks Hun ❤️
Dianne
I've never tried that kind of tea. I'll have to look for it!
Amina
My allergies have been so bad lately and I've been in bed all day with my sinuses all swollen and runny I felt horrible..., so I found this recipe. After about 2-3 sips I already feel so much better! Thank you for this <3
Dianne
I'm so glad the tea helped!
Sasha Rickards
I came across this recipe as my sinuses are agonising with allergies & I'm throwing all I can at it. When I was measuring out the ACV I thought it was too much and as it bubbled away it was VERY vinegar-y! However one sip and I felt better like way better than 2 saline flushes, a are and medication better! I've split the mixture & watered it down as it was too harsh for me however I feel better now and have a cup ready for heating tomorrow morning so thank you
Sasha
Oh & added bonus I've been a little constipated.. not anymore with this power drink so honestly thank you for all round relief & clarity ☺️
Dianne
I'm so glad the tea was able to help, Sasha!
Laurie Py
I have bronchitis and really feeling bad. I just made the tea and it is awesome...very spicy but I LOVE it. I feel like my head, nose and chest are clearing! Thanks. So glad I desperately googled "tea for breathing"!
Laurie Py
Dianne
I'm so glad the tea worked for you, Laura!
Sasha
Sasha again,
This is my go to tea now. It's cold season here in the UK. This tea has kept the worst of it at bay for me. Do you think a cup a day even when not unwell is ok?
Dianne
I'm so happy to hear that! I'm sure it's okay to drink it every day.
Amanda W.
Just made a pot of this for my wife and myself. I have a sinus infection and sore throat and she feels one coming on. It’s wonderful. She drank hers down in less that 2 minutes! She said her sinuses already feel better. I’m savoring mine. I’m definitely saving this to my favorites. Thanks!
Dianne
I'm so glad it helped your wife! I hope it helped you as well.
Dorian
This is my second sinus infection this January! I was desperate for something and came across you recipe. I thought it would be good because it’s hot. I was right. This stuff is great. It is a little spicy, but I watered it down by about another 1/4 cup of water. Was getting some relief just breathing it in over the pan while cooking!
I used peppermint tea (Organic India) as I didn’t have any you recommended. It still came out great!
Thank you!
Dianne
I'm so happy to hear it worked for you!
Keith
Agreed. After a few sips and wow this is amazing. Thanks for sharing this natural sinus infection killer!
Dianne
I'm so happy to hear that!
Christine Mcmahan
I’m anxious to try for my allergies. If you don’t drink it all can you refrigerate and heat up the next day?
Thanks for the recipe
Dianne
I've never done that, but I'm sure it'll be okay.
Lilly
This helped me wonderfully this evening. Next time I'll have to cut back on the cayenne a bit as it was too spicey for my personal taste. It's working though and will be a staple going forward - thank you!
Dianne
I'm so glad it helped you!
Lisa Wilson
I have question,the recipe calls for a tea bag,do you put the solid ingredients in the teabag or what?
Dianne
No, you boil all of the ingredients together, as it says in the instructions.
Barbara
Hi Dianne,
I too suffer from constant sinus infections and allergies. Every cold I get goes straight to my sinus and I cough and splutter for weeks after.
I just found your recipe and have tried it two days in a row. I feel so much better already.
My question is how many times a day and for how long should I drink this tea.
Thank you. Keep up the great work!
Dianne
I'm so glad you're feeling better! I don't really know about dosage. I would say to just go with whatever feels right for you.