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Ingredients

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  • 1 centimetre knob of ginger
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoon honey, or less agave nectar
  • 500 grams water
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 lemon, peeled, for juice
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Recipe's preparation

  1. Add ginger, lemon zest and garlic into the Thermomix bowl . Chop 5 sec / speed 7.

     

  2. Scrape down using spatula, add water and cook for  10 mins / Varoma / speed 2.

    While heating, sit the Jar of sweetener in the Varoma Dish on top of Thermomix lid to soften the honey or agave to a pourable consistency

     

  3. Add Cayenne Pepper to hot liquid, then cool to just below 50 C before adding Honey/Agave and stirring it in 1 min/speed 3

  4. Squeeze juice of thelemon into the Thermomix Bowl, over the upturned MC, to catch pips

  5. Immediately strain through the rice basket into a glass and drink while warm to soothe a sore throat or cough (Pour remainder into a thermos to sip slowly)  

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If you can taste the garlic, you're not sick enough!

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  • This recipe is amazing. I had sore throat and felt...

    Submitted by Linliiin on 14. August 2023 - 19:25.

    This recipe is amazing. I had sore throat and felt so much better after drinking it, not to mention how yummy it tastes. Thanks for sharing

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  • This absolutely works! And it tastes delicious, as...

    Submitted by knittercook on 8. September 2021 - 11:41.

    This absolutely works! And it tastes delicious, as soon as that tell tale sore throat begins I make this and sip on it throughout the day.

    My blog: shazknit.blogspot.com

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  • Whether or not it works scientifically, is one...

    Submitted by Mlromanin on 13. August 2019 - 09:46.

    Whether or not it works scientifically, is one thing, but I found that it helped soothe a little. It is nice and not vile as I thought it was going to be (you know, home made concoctions normally are... ok, maybe I’ve had dodgy ones 🤷‍♀️). Even my 7 year old asked for seconds. I’ve made this twice now and have taken it to work in a thermos. Enjoying this better than a cup of tea actually. Thank you

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  • Real easy and tasty.

    Submitted by Aleesha92 on 25. June 2019 - 06:46.

    Real easy and tasty.

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  • My daughter made this for her sick mumma ... and...

    Submitted by stefjan on 8. September 2017 - 19:39.

    My daughter made this for her sick mumma Love ... and honestly, it really seemed to relieve my sore throat and flu symptoms. At the very least, it was a deliciously soothing drink that brought comfort when I really didn't feel like eating or drinking anything. It blessed me heaps!

    Janette

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  • made this for my husband just to see if it would...

    Submitted by Augusta on 9. August 2017 - 13:52.

    made this for my husband just to see if it would help his sore throat and cold, it did. He had seen his doctor and told him what I had been giving him and the doc said to keep taking it. No antibiotics needed. Thanks for the recipe, will be going in to my favourites.

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  • Yummy and spicy ...

    Submitted by Ness101 on 21. June 2017 - 17:45.

    Yummy and spicy
    just what I needed. Don't expect it to work miracles but it was warm and soothing. Great recipe thank you

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  • Hi I have used this recipe numerous times and...

    Submitted by COZZI on 23. May 2017 - 20:10.

    Hi, I have used this recipe numerous times and shared it with our neighbours and have avoided colds and further sore throats. Worth a shot. I have just made it again tonight for a little one who has a sore throat.

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  • I'm sorry this didn't work for my sore throats I...

    Submitted by Shazza_253 on 4. April 2017 - 23:25.

    I'm sorry this didn't work for my sore throats I will make it again and try more tomorrow but so far no relief and I drank the whole lot over half an hour. Want relief so bad my throat is on fire.

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  • Worked within minutes! I was

    Submitted by Rebecca Evans on 17. July 2016 - 13:51.

    Worked within minutes!

    I was very sceptical that this would work but I was desperate to try anything. after being convinced from the reviews on here I tried it this morning and within minutes of drinking it my sore throat is gone! amazing

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  • This really works! My family

    Submitted by Hickie on 16. June 2016 - 23:32.

    This really works! My family are now asking for the mixture as soon as they feel a sore throat coming on. 

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  • This was AMAZING!! The pepper

    Submitted by Margarita Helen on 26. April 2016 - 22:08.

    This was AMAZING!! The pepper was a real surprise (but a nice one!). Felt really good for drinking it. About to make another batch. Will double it so that I can microwave reheat a few serves tomorrow. This flu has taken all my energy!

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  • Love this

    Submitted by jadeh on 4. December 2015 - 14:47.

    Love this

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  • I'm really pleased Joleen. I

    Submitted by VeganAnni on 21. November 2015 - 19:07.

    I'm really pleased Joleen. I am sitting on the edge of the jungle in Sumatra sipping some curcumin and turmeric tea myself as I read your excited comment tmrc_emoticons.)

    Anni

    Anni Turnbull


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  • Holy Cow!!!! This

    Submitted by joleenbrown on 21. November 2015 - 13:55.

    Holy Cow!!!! This works!!!!!

    It is a tad spicey but cannot complain when it ACTUALLY WORKS!

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  • This is great. Thank you

    Submitted by littleblackbird on 19. October 2015 - 23:36.

    This is great. Thank you

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  • Can't believe how fast this

    Submitted by gscantlebury on 26. June 2015 - 14:31.

    Can't believe how fast this work. I had a really bad sore throat and lost my voice. After drinking this tea - a friend recommended - my voice was back and my throat less sore. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  • Awsome recipe. many thanks

    Submitted by Wise Woman Ways on 29. September 2014 - 19:36.

    Awsome recipe. many thanks tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Wow , thank you so much for

    Submitted by Lil Bowden on 13. September 2014 - 22:14.

    Wow , thank you so much for this recipe, yesterday, no voice at all and have just made this and it's perfect... Tastes so good and i can feel the improvement already... Definitely will be recommending...

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  • Really enjoyed this drink

    Submitted by Kel428 on 24. August 2014 - 21:12.

    Really enjoyed this drink after feeling run-down all day.  The cayenne pepper was surprisingly soothing to my sore throat.  Feeling better already!  Thank you! 

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  • Great drink  

    Submitted by MegsFaram on 11. August 2014 - 16:51.

    Great drink tmrc_emoticons.)

     

    Meg's

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  • Godbless Granni !!!Believe it

    Submitted by Michelle14 on 28. June 2014 - 20:03.

    Godbless Granni !!!Believe it or not but this actually helps with the man flu.  Thanks VeganAnni. Love

     

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  • I really enjoyed this and it

    Submitted by oli on 19. June 2014 - 20:55.

    I really enjoyed this and it was not obnoxious to drink. Will see how hubby goes with it.

     

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  • Very nice drink. I was a bit

    Submitted by amg1405 on 16. June 2014 - 13:44.

    Very nice drink. I was a bit worried about the garlic, but I've been assured I didn't smell like it too much.

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  • sipping this now and it's

    Submitted by trinja on 11. June 2014 - 08:44.

    sipping this now and it's surprisingly great. Garlic makes it taste a bit like a soup tmrc_emoticons.;)

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  • Am sipping this from my

    Submitted by ErinM on 4. June 2014 - 20:20.

    Am sipping this from my travel flask ATM, bit too sweet but otherwise so yummy. I added some turmeric as well (just a pinch). Let's home it hits this cold I'm on the verge of tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Just made this for hubby who

    Submitted by sarahmelissa on 1. June 2014 - 20:23.

    Just made this for hubby who has been complaining of a sore throat and had half myself to try and prevent the spread of germs lol.  Tastes yummy even though I think I put a tiny bit too much pepper in, was a bit spicy, will adjust that slightly next time, but great recipe tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Currently 26 weeks pregnant

    Submitted by SamScanlon on 27. May 2014 - 20:03.

    Currently 26 weeks pregnant with a shocking cold and cheasty cough.... I've just sculled my first batch and got to say, it's pretty tasty! I substituded 1 table spoon of the honey for manuka honey too tmrc_emoticons.) 

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  • Wow I think I added too much

    Submitted by Dancinboop on 17. May 2014 - 10:31.

    Wow I think I added too much cayenne pepper, I only had the extra hot one, it was a bit too hot for me but next time I will just add less cayenne pepper. Thanks for he recipe

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  • Happy you like it

    Submitted by VeganAnni on 14. May 2014 - 16:16.

    Happy you like it

    Anni Turnbull


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  • This is brilliant, thanks for

    Submitted by MT on 14. May 2014 - 16:09.

    This is brilliant, thanks for sharing  tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • great recipe, thank you !!

    Submitted by smiley6 on 8. May 2014 - 14:20.

    great recipe, thank you !!  loved by the kids and adults...definitely will be used a few times over winter !!!

    and i am sure no one will complain, very pleasant to drink

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  • I have saved this for when

    Submitted by Mrs Mix on 6. May 2014 - 16:27.

    I have saved this for when needed.  Sounds good!

    Kellie Cooke


    MRS MIX


    Thermomix Consultant

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  • Made this for myself today,

    Submitted by bekah on 6. May 2014 - 01:10.

    Made this for myself today, was easy to make when feeling unwell.... Was feeling ill yesterday & terrible today when I woke up - tonight I feel fine! AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! 

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  • Hi @rw2830, I keep this in a

    Submitted by VeganAnni on 5. May 2014 - 22:12.

    Hi @rw2830, I keep this in a thermos for the day, so that its still warm to drink throughout the day to relieve my symptoms. Other wise it could be kept in the fridge for a day or two or the freezer. But it's best drunk fresh.Anni

    Anni Turnbull


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  • How can this be stored? 

    Submitted by rw2830 on 4. May 2014 - 17:00.

    How can this be stored? 

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  • I make this for my husband

    Submitted by The Naked Mummy on 1. May 2014 - 09:19.

    I make this for my husband whenever he is sick. Works a treat and he loves it.

     


     


     

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  • I'm so glad itworks so well

    Submitted by VeganAnni on 23. April 2014 - 16:22.

    I'm so glad itworks so well @Froschy!

    Anni Turnbull


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  • Thanks so much 4 sharing, ive

    Submitted by briarwilliams1983 on 19. April 2014 - 06:27.

    Thanks so much 4 sharing, ive made it twice and its amazing and so tasty several friends who have been sick want the recipe to =) 

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  • WOW - it's working ! I did

    Submitted by Froschy on 23. January 2014 - 14:05.

    WOW - it's working ! I did not have to call in sick for my cold !  Drinking it every night for the last couple of days made me sleep like a "baby" and scared all the viruses away ! And the taste is good too despite the garlic.  Love it. Thank you very much for posting your Grannie's recipe .

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  • Fantastic! Thankyou

    Submitted by Kelly Anderson on 10. December 2013 - 10:36.

    Fantastic! Thankyou

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  • Great recipe, delicious and

    Submitted by Thermo-Tom on 3. October 2013 - 05:29.

    Great recipe, delicious and healthy

    which is now in the autumn giving it regularly with us

    kind regards

    Tom

    cheers Tom

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  • I made this for my boyfriend

    Submitted by Aimee Turner on 13. September 2013 - 20:02.

    I made this for my boyfriend to ease his cough, and drank half of it myself (to fortify myself against his germs!) - It's DELICIOUS!!!! I'll be making this again to drink just because. Great stuff! Thanks tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Just made it for my teenage

    Submitted by Domestic.Goddess on 12. August 2013 - 14:12.

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    Just made it for my teenage daughter who is battling the flu for past week - if the smell is anything to go by, she will be healed soon!  Very healthy and reminds me of my own Gran's kitchen - thanks for posting.

     

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  • Thanks for trying the recipe

    Submitted by VeganAnni on 9. July 2013 - 12:16.

    Thanks for trying the recipe - it was my MIL's and the cayenne is reputed to have homeopathic properties.

    Anni Turnbull


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  • This is even nicer than my

    Submitted by Babblingapril on 9. July 2013 - 08:45.

    This is even nicer than my remedy which our family uses regularly - the Cayenne adds a really nice touch! Thanks for posting  tmrc_emoticons.)

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