We’ve all been there. You wake up with that little tickle in your throat. You know the one. It’s the warning shot before a full-blown cold takes over your life.
Before you reach for the store-bought stuff, what if I told you that you could make something amazing right in your kitchen?
I’m talking about Flu & Cold Tea Bombs. They are little frozen pucks of goodness that you just drop into hot water. They are super easy to make and taste way better than chalky medicine.
What You’ll Need
Gathering your stuff is the hardest part, and it’s not even hard. Everything here is full of natural things to help you feel better.
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric root
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (this helps your body use the turmeric!)
- A silicone mold (ice cube trays work great)
| Ingredient | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|
| Honey | Soothes sore throats |
| Lemon | Packed with Vitamin C |
| Ginger | Fights nausea & stuffiness |
| Turmeric | Reduces swelling |
The Only Tools You’ll Need
You don’t need any fancy kitchen gadgets for this.
- Small mixing bowl
- Grater or zester
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Silicone mold
How to Make Flu & Cold Tea Bombs
This is so simple, you can do it even when you feel foggy and sick.
Step 1: Grate your fresh ginger and turmeric. Be careful, turmeric can stain your fingers and cutting board yellow!
Step 2: Put all your ingredients into the small mixing bowl. That’s the honey, lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper.
Step 3: Mix everything together until it’s well combined. It will look like a thick, golden paste.
Step 4: Carefully spoon the mixture into your silicone mold. Fill each little spot up.
Step 5: Place the mold in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours, or until the bombs are completely solid.
Step 6: Once frozen, pop a tea bomb out of the mold and drop it into a mug of hot water. Stir until it dissolves and enjoy!
Pro Tips From My Kitchen
I’ve made these a million times. Here are a few tricks I’ve learned along the way.
- Go Fresh: Always use fresh ginger and turmeric root if you can. The flavor is so much better, and the good stuff inside is more powerful than the dried powder.
- Don’t Skip the Pepper: That little bit of black pepper is super important. It helps your body absorb all the great things from the turmeric. It’s like a key that unlocks the door.
- Small Molds are Better: Use a mold with small sections, about 1 tablespoon each. This makes a perfect single-serving size for one mug of tea.
- Warm the Honey: If your honey is thick and hard to stir, gently warm the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Don’t microwave it, as that can kill the good stuff in raw honey.
Substitutions and Variations
Want to change things up? Go for it. This recipe is easy to play with.
| To Change It Up | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Make it Vegan | Use maple syrup instead of honey. |
| Add a Spicy Kick | Add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper. |
| Extra Immunity | Mix in a teaspoon of elderberry syrup. |
Make-Ahead and Storage
These are meant to be made ahead of time! That’s the whole point.
Once your tea bombs are frozen solid, pop them all out of the mold.
Toss them into a freezer-safe bag or an airtight container. They’ll stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Now you have them ready whenever you feel a cold coming on.
FAQs
Q1. Can I use dried, powdered ginger and turmeric instead of fresh?
Ans: Yes, you can. Use about one-third of the amount. So, for 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, use about 2 teaspoons of dried ginger. The taste won’t be as strong, but it still works.
Q2. My mixture seems too runny. What did I do wrong?
Ans: You did nothing wrong! It just depends on your honey and lemon juice. It will still freeze perfectly fine. If it’s really thin, just be careful when moving the mold to the freezer.
Q3. Can my kids have these?
Ans: Yes, but do not give them to children under one year old. Raw honey is not safe for babies. For older kids, they might find the ginger a little spicy, so you can start with less.
Wrapping Up
See? Making something to help you feel better doesn’t have to be hard. These little tea bombs are a lifesaver to have in your freezer during cold and flu season.
They give you a warm, comforting drink in minutes. Plus, you know exactly what’s in them—no weird stuff you can’t pronounce.
Give them a try! Let me know in the comments how they turned out for you or if you added any fun new ingredients. Stay healthy out there
