Teas that help loosen mucus and ease chest congestion.
🌶️ 1. Ginger Tea
Benefits
- Helps break down thick mucus
- Warms the chest and improves circulation
- Reduces throat irritation
How to make
- Slice 1–2 inches of fresh ginger
- Boil in water for 10 minutes
- Optional: add lemon or honey
Usage tips
- 1–3 cups/day
- Best time: Morning & evening
- Drink warm for the best effect
🌿 2. Peppermint Tea
Benefits
- Menthol helps open airways
- Eases chest tightness
- Soothes coughs and sinus pressure
How to make
- Steep fresh or dried peppermint leaves
- Steep 5–7 minutes
Usage tips
- 1–3 cups/day
- Best time: After meals or before bed
- Inhale the steam while sipping for extra relief
🌱 3. Thyme Tea
Benefits
- Natural expectorant (helps expel mucus)
- Supports respiratory health
- Calms coughing
How to make
- Steep 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh sprigs)
- Steep 10 minutes, strain well
Usage tips
- 1–2 cups/day
- Best time: Evening or during flare-ups
- Add honey to soothe the throat
🍯 4. Licorice Root Tea
Benefits
- Soothes irritated airways
- Helps loosen mucus
- Supports throat and chest comfort
How to make
- Simmer 1 tsp dried licorice root
- Boil gently for 10–15 minutes
Usage tips
- 1 cup/day
- Best time: Midday
- Avoid long-term daily use if you have high blood pressure
🌕 5. Turmeric Tea
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory for chest congestion
- Supports immune response
- Helps reduce mucus buildup
How to make
- Boil ½–1 tsp turmeric powder or fresh root
- Simmer 10 minutes
- Add black pepper for absorption
Usage tips
- 1–2 cups/day
- Best time: Morning or evening
- Great with warm milk or plant milk
🌬️ 6. Eucalyptus Tea
Benefits
- Clears nasal and chest congestion
- Helps open airways
- Supports easier breathing
How to make
- Steep dried eucalyptus leaves
- Steep 5–10 minutes (use sparingly)
Usage tips
- 1 cup/day
- Best time: Evening
- Excellent to sip while inhaling steam
Extra Tips for Faster Relief
- Always drink tea warm or hot
- Add honey to soothe coughs
- Stay hydrated—water helps thin mucus
- Combine with steam inhalation or warm showers
🌿 COLD & FLU TEA BLEND (Expectorant + Soothing)
What This Blend Helps With
- Clears mucus from the chest & sinuses
- Reduces coughing and throat irritation
- Supports immune response
- Helps you breathe easier and feel comforted
🫖 Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder (or fresh turmeric)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp peppermint leaves
- 1 cup water
- Optional: raw honey, lemon, pinch of black pepper
How to Make It
- Bring water to a gentle boil
- Add ginger, turmeric, and thyme
- Simmer for 10 minutes
- Turn off the heat, add peppermint
- Steep 5 more minutes, then strain
- Add honey & lemon if desired
Sip slowly while warm 🌬️
⏰ How to Use for Best Results
- 2–3 cups per day
- Best times:
- Morning – to loosen overnight mucus
- Afternoon – to keep congestion from building
- Evening – to calm coughing before bed
- Drink warm, not iced.
Extra Relief Tips
- Inhale the steam before sipping
- Pair with warm showers or steam inhalation
- Stay well-hydrated—water thins mucus
- Rest helps the tea work better
🌙 Night-Time Version (for sleep)
If coughing keeps you up:
- Skip peppermint
- Add licorice root or chamomile
- Drink 30–45 minutes before bed