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How to Make Lemon Ginger Honey Tea

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photo credit: Priya Kitchenette

photo credit: Priya Kitchenette

With school started for some and getting ready to start for others, we already need to start thinking about colds. It is amazing how quickly the cold season starts up as soon as school starts. It is never to early to start boosting those immunities and prepare for the cold season ahead. This soothing tea by Priya Shiva at Priya Kitchenette will sooth the sore throat, help with nausea, and give you relief from the stuffy nose.

Click here on Priya Kitchenette for the recipe and directions.

It’s not fancy. It’s not complicated. But it always delivers.

How to Make Ginger 

 Ingredients:

  • 2–3 cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thinly2 cups water 
  • Honey or maple syrup, to taste 
  • Optional:
     – A wedge of lemon
     – A pinch of ground turmeric
     – A cinnamon stick or star anise for added warmth 

 Method:

  1. Slice Your Ginger
     Peel your ginger and slice it into thin coins. No need to be perfect—just make sure the surface area is exposed to release all that gingery goodness. 
  2. Simmer the Tea
     Add the ginger slices and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10–15 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger it gets. 
  3. Strain and Pour
     Strain the tea into your favourite mug or teapot. 
  4. Add Sweetness & Extras
     Stir in a little honey or maple syrup, and add lemon juice if using. I love a little squeeze of lemon when I’m feeling run-down—it really brightens things up. 

 Shellie’s Tips:

  • For extra warmth, add a pinch of turmeric and a twist of black pepper—hello, anti-inflammatory goodness! 
  • Feeling fancy? Steep with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange peel for a chai-like twist. 
  • You can store leftover tea in the fridge and reheat it later. I often double the batch and sip on it all day. 

This is one of those recipes that feels more like a ritual than a recipe. You can make it your own, depending on how you feel and what’s in your pantry. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself reaching for it even when you’re not sick—just because it feels like a warm hug in a mug.

Want a printable recipe card for this one? Happy to pop it together!

 

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How to Make Thick Yoghurt Smoothie Bowls in the Ninja Slushie Maker

A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top

Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want to eat them… almost.

The Ninja Slushie Maker takes all the effort out of it.
 Instead of dealing with frozen fruit bricks or blenders that complain loudly, you simply mix your yoghurt base, chill it, and let the Ninja turn it into the perfect thick smoothie-bowl texture — no ice required.

If you are like me and come addicted to these smoothie bowls then you will want to invest in these double walled bowls, this is my favorite brand and these have been great. 

Then you top it with your fresh fruit afterwards so the bowl stays thick, cold, and spoon-worthy.

It’s easy, quick, and a lovely way to start the day.

Why Yoghurt Works So Well in the Ninja Slushie Maker

Yoghurt freezes into a silky, firm slush — similar to soft-serve but healthier and lighter. Because the machine creates the icy texture itself (instead of relying on ice cubes), the mixture never becomes watery or gritty.

Just smooth, cold, creamy perfection you can decorate to your heart’s content.

The Basic Yoghurt Slush Base

Once you learn this base recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain or Greek yoghurt, chilled 
  • ½–1 cup milk of your choice (just enough to loosen the mixture) 
  • 1–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional) 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 

Method

  1. Stir all ingredients together until smooth. 
  2. Chill the mixture in the fridge until very cold. 
  3. Pour the chilled mixture into the Ninja Slushie Maker. 
  4. Blend on the slush setting until thick, creamy, and icy. 
  5. Spoon into a bowl and add your fruit and toppings. 

This base has enough body to hold granola, berries, and nut butter without sinking.

Topping Ideas (Add These After Blending)

Fresh Fruit

  • Strawberries 
  • Blueberries 
  • Banana slices 
  • Mango 
  • Kiwi 
  • Peaches 

Crunchy Toppers

  • Granola 
  • Toasted coconut 
  • Chopped nuts 
  • Cacao nibs 

Extras

  • Honey drizzle 
  • Peanut butter 
  • Chia seeds 
  • Freeze-dried fruit crumbs 

Easy Flavour Variations

Berries & Cream Smoothie Bowl

Use vanilla yoghurt as your base. Top with raspberries, strawberries, and a sprinkle of granola.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

Add a splash of coconut milk to the base. Top with mango, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.

Chocolate Yoghurt Bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder into the base. Top with banana slices and a peanut-butter drizzle.

Meal-Prep Tip

Prepare the yoghurt base the night before and store it in small jars.
 In the morning, just pour one jar directly into the Ninja Slushie Maker and you’ve got a thick, cold, ready-to-top breakfast in minutes.

 

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