Pear & Goji Berry Tea for Relieving a Cough

Get on top of a persistent cough with this quick and easy remedy

Pears are the go-to for any chest congestion or cough. They are nourishing and healing aiding with reducing phlegm. When you have a dry or productive cough or chest congestion you can make this simple tea recipe to help the body expel the mucus, opening the chest to help with breathing.

The pears clear heat, working on the Lungs, Stomach and digestive system. They are sweet and cooling in nature, making them beneficial in healing colds and flu. They have a moistening property, great for a dry cough, and help to relief a sore or dry throat.

In this tea, pears, goji berries, and honey help to moisten the Lungs, while pungent and fresh ginger help to move the feeling in your chest that can be heavy or tight. This is a wonderful tea for a persistent cough, perfect to sip the warm juice throughout the day and eat the pear as a dessert to relief coughing throughout the night. Perfect for children as it is nourishing and can be a staple throughout the colder months to keep their immune system boosted.

INGREDIENTS

5 cups of filtered Water or enough to cover the pears.
3 - 4 medium size pears, Organic where possible, peel and poach whole or cut, core and chop in 3 - 4 cm pieces
3 tbsp dried Goji Berries

1 cinnamon stick

Small knob of ginger sliced - Dont add if there is phlegm that is yellow or green as it is too heating.

1 tbsp raw honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring water to a boil

2. Add whole pears or chopped.

3. Add Goji Berries.

4. Add Ginger and cinnamon.

5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

6. Cool for a few minutes, strain into a container

7. Add Honey, and enjoy!

8. Store the remaining liquid, Goji and Pears together in the fridge, and eat when desired.

Serve before bed to stop coughing. Drink the juice throughout the day to nourish and moisten the throat.

Store the liquid in a larger jar in the fridge. It will keep for 3-4 days. Repeat the recipe as often as you need, we have it on rotation in our home throughout Autumn and Winter.