Tea and Honey

It is no secret that honey is a great natural sweetener that goes great with tea.  But, did you ever stop to think why that is?  I mean, sure, it tastes great, but why do these two items pair together so well?  The answer could be the way that they make you feel. As found on the National Honey Board website, “honey has been used for centuries to help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with a common cold. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, many things can cause a sore throat.  Time is the most important healer of sore throats caused by viruses, but for relief of the irritating symptoms, try a spoonful of honey to soothe and coat your throat. Take a spoonful straight, as often as you need, to relieve the irritation. In between, keep up your liquids with a steaming cup of tea sweetened with honey. For added vitamin C, try mixing in orange, grapefruit or lemon juice.

Be aware, of course, that honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults.”

Source: National Honey Board