Indian Borage Tea
A simple soothing remedy for Cough, Colds, and Sore Throats.
Equipment
- 1 small pot
Ingredients
- 20 leaves Indian Borage
- 2 large pieces Rock Sugar
Instructions
- Gather between 15-20 leaves of Indian Borage. Wash and discard brown parts.
- Boil a pot of water and add Indian Borage leaves to it. Once it has begun to boil, turn down the heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add 2-3 blocks of rock sugar.
- Stir and taste. It should have a minty flavor with sweetness.
- Serve hot or cold as liked.
Notes
- Soothing for cough and colds, it can alleviate coughing.
- The rock sugar adds a cooling element so it is also useful for cooling the body for heatiness.
- It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker syrup, use more leaves and more sugar with less water. Add hot water as needed when making the drink.