Lemon & Dandelion Throat Remedy

Lemon & Dandelion Throat Remedy for times when you are feeling under the weather particularly with a sore throat, also makes a lovely hot drink for cold days and nights. The pulp is fine to go down the plughole and will leave it smelling fresh. Alternatively add to the compost bin.
Ingredients for Lemon & Dandelion Throat Remedy
Serves 6
Phase 1
3 Lemons £0.75
1 Large Orange or 2 Smaller £0.30
2 Star Anise £0.20
1 Cinnamon Stick £0.20
1 Litre Filtered Water
Phase 2
2 Litre Filtered Water
Phase 3
5 tbsp Dandelion Honey (My ‘Sister’ Site) or 5 tbsp Dandelion Syrup £4.00
(or an alternative Vegan Honey)
Total Cost £5.45 Cost per head £0.91
Prep time 5 Mins
Cook time 1 hr 10 mins
Creating Lemon & Dandelion Throat Remedy
- Cut 1 Large Orange or 2 Smaller & 3 Lemons into Large Chunks and add to a Large Pan with a lid. I use my Le Creuset
- Add 2 Star Anise & the 1 Cinnamon Stick
- Pour in a 1 Litre Filtered Water
- Bring to the boil for 2 minutes
- Pour in 2 Litres of Water
- Turn heat down to low
- Put the lid on & leave for 1 hour
- Strain through a fine sieve & push any juice from the pulp with a ladle
- Pour into a mug
- Finish with 1 tbsp Dandelion Syrup and stir well.