In traditional wellness, the lungs are often seen as the gateway to our vitality, requiring warmth and gentle care during the colder months. This recipe for a natural tea is a beautiful reflection of the “kitchen apothecary,” using bright citrus and warming roots to create a soothing steam and a restorative drink. It is a clean, plant-based approach to respiratory comfort that honors the wisdom of the traditional home.

The Purpose of the Ingredients
Each element of this tea has been cherished for generations in folk medicine:

Oranges and Lemons: These citrus fruits bring a refreshing brightness and are traditionally used to help “cut through” heavy feelings in the chest.

Onions: A staple of the ancestral pantry, onions are respected for their ability to support clear breathing and a calm respiratory system.

Ginger: This warming root is a “grandfather recipe” favorite for its ability to circulate heat through the body and soothe the throat.

A Wholesome Recipe: The “Clear Breath” Citrus and Onion Infusion
This tea creates a wonderful, aromatic steam as it simmers, which is just as beneficial to breathe in as it is to sip.

Ingredients:

1 Organic orange (sliced with the peel)

1 Organic lemon (sliced with the peel)

1/2 Small white onion (sliced into rounds)

1 small piece Fresh ginger (peeled and sliced)

3 cups Filtered water

1 tbsp Raw honey (added at the end)

Directions:

Combine: Place the orange slices, lemon slices, onion rounds, and ginger into a medium stainless steel or glass pot.

Simmer: Add the filtered water and bring the mixture to a very gentle boil.

Infuse: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer softly for 10–15 minutes. You want the citrus and onion to soften and release their aromatic oils into the water.

Rest: Remove from the heat and let the tea sit for 5 minutes. Breathe in the warm, spicy steam as it rests.

Sweeten: Strain the liquid into a mug and stir in the raw honey. The honey helps to balance the sharpness of the onion and ginger.

Enjoy: Sip slowly while the tea is warm.