It’s time to say goodbye to sore throats and feel better with Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea! This tasty remedy is the perfect way to feel better soon. Grab the recipe today and make this comforting drink!
Best of all it’ll help soothe your sore throat because this tea for sore throat is so good, it’s the best tea for sore throat! It’s easy to make even when you’re sick, and it’s delicious. If you’d like to Jump to Recipe quickly, please feel free.
Recipes like my Orange Cinnamon Moscow Mule, Cold Curing Apple Cider, and Cinnamon Dolce Latte are great for when you want a cinnamon spiced drink with minimal effort. I love a delicious beverage, and this is one of my Drink Recipes you’ll want in your recipe box!
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Why you want this recipe
Anything that helps me feel better, I’m ALL for! That’s where this Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea comes in.
This tea for sore throat is good; it soothes and coats; comforts; it tastes yummy.
It’s the perfect tea recipe for sore throat.
Easy to make
It’s easy to make too, so even if you’re home alone and don’t feel like doing anything, you can make it quickly and crawl back in bed.
Make it in the microwave or on the stove-top, whatever’s easiest for you.
This Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea has ginger to help nausea as well, as I often get nauseous when I’m sick.
Anytime treat
Besides being great for when you aren’t feeling well, this cinnamon tea for sore throat is yummy anytime, as an evening snack to relax before bedtime, or as a breakfast drink instead of coffee.
What milk should I use?
Use the milk of your choice for this homemade tea for sore throat, dairy, plant-based, it’s all good, besides, I’m a big believer in using what already tastes good to you.
For the pictures I used two different kinds of milk so you could see there’s a little difference in the way it looks.
I used cashew milk and 2% dairy milk. Both were good, and both coated and soothed.
If you’re worried about the fact that milk may increase mucus (as many people have commented), again, feel free to use plant-based milk, as it works great!
There are so many kinds of milks that taste good – coconut, homemade cashew milk, cashew, rice, almond, soy, dairy milk, cream, use what you like, and what you feel comfortable with.
I’ve made this with all kinds of milks, and a whole bunch of brands of milks. Please note that a thinner milk may make the taste of the drink a bit spicier than a thicker creamier milk.
Why is it a tea?
In this instance, herbal tea is a hot drink made from the infusion of dried leaves, fruit, or flowers. Cinnamon and ginger are both dried materials coming from plants. So, this is a type of herbal tea.
These may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion, but for simplicity’s sake, it’s called a tea, just to simplify how it’s named.
Adding honey and milk and other ingredients helps to season and sweeten the drink.
If you’d like, feel free to add “tea” to the brew.
And, as I always say, don’t worry about what it’s called, just enjoy how delicious it is.
Or, feel free to call it a steamer. Or even call it a cinnamon herbal tea drink, nighty night milk drink, sore throat relief drink, warm milk drink, Cinnamon Milk, or sore throat remedy drink if you prefer.
Is cinnamon good for sore throat?
Cinnamon can do wonders to heal your sore throat. It may help fight throat pain and infection due to a cold or flu. Let’s look at the possible health benefits of cinnamon:
- Acts as an expectorant to thin phlegm, making it easier to cough up
- Cinnamon is believed to clear congested airways to relieve shortness of breath
- It’s packed with antioxidants, which gives it a mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect
- The spice has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties
- May reduce fever and chills
Cinnamon Herbal tea has been a traditional remedy for healing cold, cough, flu and can help to soothe a sore throat.
Every person is different, and this is generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.
There may be some possible side effects for some people. Cinnamon is generally considered safe; however, allergic reactions are possible. Certain types, specifically Cassia cinnamon, may promote blood thinning and should be used cautiously in people who take blood thinners or have clotting disorders.
Talk to your healthcare provider about this or any other natural and herbal remedies.
Can I use something other than honey?
Yes, you can replace the honey in this with maple syrup for a vegan alternative, or if you’re allergic to honey.
Or, use any liquid sweetener of choice.
Don’t give this to children under 1 year old, as honey isn’t safe for them.
Can I heat honey safely?
Heating up raw honey will change the makeup of the honey, and potentially weaken or destroy enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, but it will not give you a horrible disease, turn it toxic, cause you to get sick, or poison you.
Yes, prolonged exposure to very high temperatures in the oven or on the grill honey can potentially weaken or destroy some of the nutritional make-up of the honey. But this recipe does not have you heat it in a prolonged or aggressive manner.
Even within the beehive itself honey can reach temperatures of 95° F. So, heating honey to around this temperature is just fine, and will leave the health benefits of the honey intact.
In addition, heating up crystallized honey is a great way to make the honey more liquid and easier to handle.
So rest assured, that heating honey in this recipe is perfectly safe.
Spices
As for the spices in the drink, yes, you can feel free to play around with them.
If you’re allergic to ginger or can’t have it due to medical reasons, try swapping it with cardamom, turmeric, allspice, nutmeg, or mace. Or simply leave it out.
Add a dash of vanilla extract or almond extract if you like!
Each spice will change the flavor a bit, but you might find a spice blend that suits you perfectly!
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Pretty ceramic mug
Small saucepan
Cough drops (I bought some of these recently, and they’re great)
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More drinks that will help you feel better
I’m all for tasty drinks that are natural and help me feel better. Maybe that boost of vitamin C might even help fight off a cold before it gets started.
If you’re with me on that, be sure to check out me Honey Lemon Cold & Flu Remedy Drink (it’s a great honey lemon juice drink), Hot Toddy, Basil Lime Sparkling Green Tea, and Healing Evergreen Tea drinks.
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Recipe
Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk use your favorite dairy or plant-based
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon powdered ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon mild tasting honey
Instructions
- Place milk in a small saucepan and scald (heat) on low until hot but not boiling. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger, and honey until well mixed. Sip to soothe.
- Or, place all ingredients in a microwave safe cup and microwave on high for 1-1 ½ minutes (microwave times will vary), or until hot. Stir, and sip.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Jodie Chapman
I hope you’re feeling better and I am sure you are now after having that delicious tea.I love the spiced milks and can have them about anytime whether sick or not .
Brigitte
I made this in October when I caught a nasty cold bug. The smell alone is good enough to make you feel better, but it also tastes fantastic. Definitely my new go to drink when I’m sick.
I have to know…Where did you get your mugs? Specifically the shorter one used here? I’ve been looking for that kind of mug forever!
Debi
Thanks Brigitte! That cute little mug came from the thrift store. I love it and I’m always on the lookout for cute stuff like that. Even the larger one came from a garage sale. Wish I was more help for you on the mug area. Hopefully you don’t get sick anytime soon, but nice to have this drink. 🙂 Thanks again for the comment!
Alexa
The only thing I don’t like about this recipe is that you recommend it during sickness. Dairy should be avoided during periods of increased mucus production. The reason for this being dairy causes mucus to become more viscus.
Other than that, I give your recipe a big thumbs up. If it contained cocoa powder, itd be my own recipe for a cold weather favorite!
Kathy Cz
I am not a fan of hot sweet drinks . However this is one I enjoyed. Milk with congestion is not for me. But tonight is blustery and this warmed me right up. Thanks for sharing
Tania
You´re a life saver Debi. Thank you very much, for this delicious and efficient tea.
Greetings from Mexico!!
Elisa Mercado
Thank you so much! This helped me A LOT ♡
Kelly creson
Not Tea Related… I would like to know where you got the mugs in the initial photo. Thank youl
Debi
Kelly, I’ve been asked that question a few times on other recipes. The tall one came from a neighbor’s garage sale, and the short one came from the thrift store. Sorry I can’t be of more help in getting one. But, make sure to look at those places. Besides finding cool stuff, it’s usually a great price!
YourWealthyMind
Interesting. I’d usually make it with Turmeric, Black Pepper, and Cinnamon though.
Dev
Spice tea is always my favorite and luckily its good for sore throat. I am going to add only cinnamon and ginger next time like you; because of their amazing healing power they are sufficient in case of sore throat.
Platter Talk
Glad I came upon this recipe tonight. I do have a sore throat and I will try this comforting sounding tea! Thanks.
Marcie
I have had a lingering sore throat for a few weeks, needing cough drops day & night (waking up, needing another one…). I ran across this recipe last night, tried it~it’s delicious, & this morning, for the first time in a long time, my throat feels a little better (not as scratchy) & I didn’t need to pop a cough drop. I’m going to go have another cup right now. Thank you so much for sharing!
Debi
Marcie, I’m so sorry you haven’t been feeling well, but very happy to hear this worked for you! Thanks for the comment, it made my day!
Sydnie
This drink is absolutely delicious! I would recommend though, after thoroughly mixing your spices, to strain out the clumps so you are not choking on clumps of ginger or cinnamon. Otherwise its fantastic!
Karen
This is my go to sore throat drink now. So simple and so good!
Liv 2me
AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! I will drink this even after my sick is gone! I just tried it, and it is so good! Wouldn’t say it would be good for anyone with stomach issues with the sore throat, only because of the dairy, but is working miracles on my throat!
Dee Samaan
ohh I like this, I know I do drink a cinnamon cahi when not feeling good, but that can be a bit spicy on your throat because everything that is in chai, I gave to make this the next time I geta sore throat!
Garlic + Zest
I am doing my darndest not to succumb to a cold, but if I do, I know where to go!
Snappy Gourmet
Love the idea of adding cinnamon, perfect!