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Title: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Yaakov ben Avraham on December 22, 2013, 06:25:19 AM
Greetings: Just a curious question. Has anyone else here tried honey & lemon tea as a relaxing hot beverage before bed? It also helps sooth a sore throat or cough. It can be used w/ chamomile if preferred. Personally I prefer just hot water, honey & lemon (or lime) juice. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: EnigmaZV on December 26, 2013, 10:01:26 PM
I often add ginger to a honey and lemon tea.
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Post by: beardo on December 26, 2013, 11:32:30 PM
Honey & Lemon Wine.
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Post by: Pete Svarrior on December 26, 2013, 11:43:15 PM
I usually sweeten my tea with honey, and often add lemon to it. It certainly does help get rid of a sore throat, or other symptoms of a not-too-serious cold.
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Post by: Lemon on December 26, 2013, 11:44:03 PM
You all disgust me.
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Post by: rooster on December 27, 2013, 12:04:18 AM
I just add honey, never tried adding lemon to other teas but I do have a lemon tea.

There's also a medicine called Theraflu which is basically a lemon tea.
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Hoppy on December 27, 2013, 02:48:36 AM
I just add honey, never tried adding lemon to other teas but I do have a lemon tea.

There's also a medicine called Theraflu which is basically a lemon tea.
Theraflu is my drug of choice. It makes you feel like a new person in about 1/2 hour.
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Post by: Lord Dave on December 27, 2013, 03:53:35 PM
I use plain sugar instead of honey.
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Post by: EnigmaZV on December 27, 2013, 04:03:13 PM
Honey has anti-bacterial properties that sugar does not.
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Post by: Rama Set on December 27, 2013, 04:13:08 PM
As well as a lower glycemic index and better flavor.
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Post by: Pete Svarrior on December 27, 2013, 05:14:09 PM
It's also tastier, and you can introduce variety by alternating between several kinds of honey.
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Post by: jroa on December 28, 2013, 12:05:08 AM
Also, honey helps me to piss off the vegans.
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Post by: markjo on December 28, 2013, 03:49:33 AM
Hey, if you're into bee vomit, then have at it.
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Post by: Rushy on December 29, 2013, 08:41:40 PM
I would use honey more if finding the real thing was easier. I can only speak from a US perspective, but finding the real deal is nigh impossible because the FDA has no federal definition of honey. Anything that says "real honey" could be corn syrup with some honey flavor added. Every now and again I manage to find a bee keeper that jars the good stuff up.

If it doesn't have bee guts floating in it, it isn't honey.
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: rooster on December 29, 2013, 09:25:53 PM
I would use honey more if finding the real thing was easier. I can only speak from a US perspective, but finding the real deal is nigh impossible because the FDA has no federal definition of honey. Anything that says "real honey" could be corn syrup with some honey flavor added. Every now and again I manage to find a bee keeper that jars the good stuff up.

If it doesn't have bee guts floating in it, it isn't honey.
Have you tried looking for those edgy grocery stores like Whole Foods? They tend to stock a lot of local product.
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Rama Set on December 29, 2013, 10:35:34 PM
I would use honey more if finding the real thing was easier. I can only speak from a US perspective, but finding the real deal is nigh impossible because the FDA has no federal definition of honey. Anything that says "real honey" could be corn syrup with some honey flavor added. Every now and again I manage to find a bee keeper that jars the good stuff up.

If it doesn't have bee guts floating in it, it isn't honey.

No farmers markets near where you live?
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Post by: jroa on December 30, 2013, 01:59:49 AM
Rushy lives in the middle of the desert.  He can't get a fresh apple, much less fresh honey. 
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Post by: Tau on December 30, 2013, 02:04:55 AM
I do festivals sometimes as part of an environmental group in my school that I'm part of (read: in charge of). There are a couple of beekeepers that go to them as well. My house is always stocked with delicious honey.

I recommend finding all of the state parks in your area and seeing when they do festivals or whatever.
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Rushy on December 30, 2013, 04:19:10 AM
Rushy lives in the middle of the desert.  He can't get a fresh apple, much less fresh honey.

Except nuts. Apparently they grow a shitload of tree nuts here, I don't know why. Huge pecan/walnut orchards.
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Rama Sethi on October 23, 2017, 09:13:19 AM
Yes, I take honey and lemon in hot water every morning empty stomach. I lost about 3 pounds in 6 weeks. It helps in improving your metabolism and keeps your digestive system active.  :)
Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Dither on October 23, 2017, 12:20:07 PM
My awesome childhood memories include having old school parents who weren't afraid to ply their kids with rum when they were sick.

Hot Toddy (best drink ever)

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/drunk-aunt-right-hot-toddy-cure-common-cold/

Title: Re: Honey & Lemon
Post by: Rama Set on October 23, 2017, 12:58:42 PM
Yes, I take honey and lemon in hot water every morning empty stomach. I lost about 3 pounds in 6 weeks. It helps in improving your metabolism and keeps your digestive system active.  :)

How does it keep your digestive system active?