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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. Looking for another delicious dessert, check out my Coconut Guava Cake.
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 (I have found that the frother works really well to mix it when microwaving) 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.
Also, check out my Homemade Chai Concentrate Recipe for a delicious spicy drink!
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.
Can I use a different milk?
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’s still delicious and helpful! 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. 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.
These may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion. Or, 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. All of these names get pretty wordy, complicated, and unclear, so for simplicity’s sake, it’s called a tea, just to simplify how it’s named.
And, as I always say, don’t worry about what it’s called, just enjoy how delicious it is.
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!
Some items you may need
Pretty ceramic mug
Small saucepan
Cough drops (I bought some of these recently, and they’re great)
Frother for mixing
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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.
Add some Ginger Chews Simple Syrup to any drink to help with nausea.
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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 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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Notes
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.
SURYANA AHMAD ZAKI
can i replace the powdered ginger with grated ginger instead?
Debi
Suryana, Yes, you can replace the powdered ginger with fresh. You could use 1-2 tablespoons of fresh in this. Ground ginger is much more concentrated in flavor than fresh.
Kathleen Pope
Why is a warm mug of something so delicious when you are sick! I love this cinnamon throat tea, made it with oat milk for my son who has been suffering with a sore throat for the past week, he loved it and it worked!
Yahdirah
This tastes amazing, super easy & we love it, thanks!!!
Jordan
This tea is fantastic! I was feeling a scratchy throat last weekend, so I was on the hunt for something to soothe my sore throat. When I found your tea recipe, it was the best thing! I drank it every night for a week!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe with the world – I’ll keep recommending it to other people!
Kim Dunnagan
I have suffered from a raging sore throat for a week. I’ve been inhaling Advil because it hurts so badly. I was desperate for any sort of help. I came across this and it sounded so good. Why not! Well I just finished my mug. Swallowing was a bit easier with this warm milk. I’m hoping that tomorrow I will be on the mend. I will keep this recipe ready to go! As a matter of fact, I will take honey, cinnamon, and ginger with me to school so that I have it ready for cold and flu season.
Praying for relief!
Kim
Wendy R
I really love this stuff!!!
I had a horrible sore throat so I made it and it worked right away and tasted Way better than throat spray. It was also very relaxing
I’m making it for my husband tonight. He really likes it too.
Thank you sooo Much for this!!!
You really don’t have to be sick, it’s good if you just want something yummy on a cold night.
I’m a fan :))
Wendy
Julie Menghini
I’ve had a horrible cold and put together a cup of this cinnamon tea. It was like a hug for my aching bones and so soothing for my sore throat.
Irma Nazario
I made this tea today and it was delicious. I used Fairlife fat free milk and Skinny cinnamon syrup instead of honey. It was so soothing, thank you for sharing.
Cindy
I have had a bad sore throat that brings up a dry cough. Decided to make it yum just yum. I didn’t have powdered ginger so I used a tube of fresh ginger. It’s a nice sweet drink. How often should it be made?
Debi
Cindy, so glad you loved it! You can really have it as often as you like. High amounts of ginger, like more than 5 grams a day, may increase the chances of side effects like gas, heartburn, or upset stomach. But the chances that you’d have more that 5 grams of ginger a day would be low. Really, anytime you want a tasty way to sooth the throat, feel free to have one.
D'Leah
Silly question but I dont see “tea” listed anywhere in this recipe? Is this a spiced milk drink or is an ad covering part of the recipe?
Sandra
This worked amazing ! And my kids loved it!
Emma
used oat milk, ginger slices in loose tea ball, and added nutmeg, cardamom, and some cacao powder. tastes like a fall flavored hot chocolate. boiled it on the stove for a few mins and the cinnamon/cacao powders dissolved right in.
Kiersten
I made mine with 2% milk and it was still really good. I still woke up with a sore throat, but I think it was definitely nice to have. I’ve made it with almond milk before too, both are very good. Try adding some turmeric as well.
Holly
where can I find the other shorter squattier more rustic mug?? I love it!
Debi
Holly, I found that at a thrift store many years ago. Probably someone’s hand made class project. Search your local thrift stores for cool stuff & good luck!
Vanessa
This helped me so much, thank you. I’d been coughing all night and just about lost my voice and my throat felt so sore but I definitely feel closer to normal after drinking this. I used almond milk, it was delicious with the perfect amount of spice.
Micki
Thank you for this recipe. My husband has a head cold and sore throat and so I made him this tea. Although I’m sure it would be amazing all on it’s own, as per the great amount of positive reviews you have, I decided to add 1/2 tsp of turmeric, which is an anti-inflammatory to help ease the sore throat even more, and he said it tastes amazing AND immediately starts to soothe his raw and irritated throat. He drinks this every few hours for relief.
Sylvia W
AAhh! A lovely addition to my home remedies! A nasty cold has had me laid up for a couple days, and though my usual go-to of ginseng tea with ginger juice and honey is still effective I am always happy to branch out. This feels like it is working already after one sip!
Since I did the microwave version I found a small whisk handy to get the powder spices blended in, and I added the honey after it was hot, since I avoid over heating raw unfiltered honey. Definitely going into my rotation!