Full of herbs and spices known for their healing properties, this amped-up Sinus Buster Tea will help get you through cold and flu season!
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, my sinuses don't drain properly. So 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.
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.
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
- 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.
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Becky Striepe
Oh man, I could have used a mug of this when I was sick last week!
Dianne
I didn't make this until later in my sickness, but I think it would have helped if I had made it sooner.
Ginny McMeans
Ginger works so great for this and I am looking forward to try your recipe.
Dianne
I hope you don't need it anytime soon!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
Looks like a great remedy! I love using as natural as I can get to fight off colds!
Dianne
Me, too!
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 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.
Dianne
I hope you don't need it anytime soon, Amy!
Vegan Heaven
What a great and natural remedy! I just bookmarked it! 🙂
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!
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!
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.
Dianne
The horseradish will definitely help clear out the sinuses!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
This looks like the perfect tea for cold and flu season!
Dianne
Thanks, Ceara!
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!
Dianne
There's definitely something going around! I hope you don't need the recipe any time soon!
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
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!
Dianne
The horseradish will definitely help clear out the sinuses!
Alisa Fleming
I drink ginger tea daily, but my sinuses need this pumped up version! They're constantly stuffy.
Dianne
This tea would definitely help clear that stuffy nose!
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!
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
Dianne
I'm so glad the tea was able to help, Sasha!
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 ☺️
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.