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Here's a wee winter warmer if you feel a cold coming in or just want something refreshing and herby to make you feel better 😊
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Thyme Hot Toddy
At this time of year when colds and flu are prevalent and its freezing cold outside, a warming drink that helps us feel better is a must, and the more natural the better. Hot toddies have a hazy origin, some say it was created in 17th century India or that it originated in Scotland in the 1700’s or indeed Ireland. Wherever it was fist created it is universally acknowledged it helps with cold and flu symptoms, of course depending on your measure of alcohol this may be due the anesthetising effects of the alcohol…..
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Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an excellent herb for assisting the body in managing cold and flu symptoms, and a perfect hot toddy addition with its antiseptic features making it a powerful herb for throat and chest infections. It is evergreen, so easy to snip a few sprigs from the garden, and of course I realise not everyone has an abundance of home grown lemons at hand. I spent many weeks hand pollinating with a wee paint brush over 40 flowers on my lemon tree in spring and I have been rewarded with 9, yes 9 huge beautiful lemons.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon dried or fresh thyme (Thymus vulgaris) leaves
250ml water
1 tbsp of honey (or to taste)
¼ lemon
30ml whisky
half a cinnamon stick
Directions
Steep the thyme in hot water to make tea along with the cinnamon stick, less time for fresh thyme, strain into a glass or mug and add the whisky. Squeeze in the lemon juice from your lemon and add honey to taste. Stir well and relax.
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