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Winter is the season of colds, flu and poor resistance in general. You know the drill; everyone in the office is sniffling and someone across from you is coughing non-stop all day. It is important to maintain your resistance by getting enough vitamins. So even though dark and cold weather often calls for comfort food, autumn and winter are the seasons to eat healthy. Still notice that your resistance is a little wobbly or that you might not feel so fit? Then make this anti flu drink. It will give you that extra boost, just when you need it!

Recipe

Anti flu drink

Anti-flu drink is a warming and soothing drink that helps fight colds and flu. Ginger, lemon, cinnamon sticks and sage are boiled together in water for a potent and aromatic drink. After boiling, honey is added for extra sweetness and soothing properties. This drink can be drunk hot or cold and is perfect for boosting the immune system.

Course	Beverages
Kitchen	Dutch
Servings	4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time	5 min
Total	20 min

Equipment

Cooking pot
Tea glass with handle

Ingredients

1 liter of water
1 piece of ginger approx. 5 cm
1 lemon
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons honey
5 to 7 sage leaves

How to make the anti-flu drink?

Put the water in a pan. Wash the ginger and cut the ginger into slices or smaller pieces. You don't have to peel this. Add to the water.
Also add the cinnamon sticks. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze one half into the water and cut the other half into slices and put it in the water. Add the sage too. Bring to the kook And then let it bubble on low heat for about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. When the drink has cooled something, add the honey.
You can safely keep the drink in the fridge for a few days. Make sure you save this in a covered pan or bottle. You can drink it cold or warm up.

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