Instructions:
Start by putting the 2 cups of water to a soft boil in a small saucepan.
Once the water is boiling, add the laurel leaves. Reduce the heat and simmer the leaves for about 5 minutes. This allows the beneficial compounds of laurel leaves to infuse themselves in water.
After simmering, remove the saucepan from the fire and infuse the tea for an additional 2-3 minutes. This will deepen the flavor and improve its curative properties.
If you wish, you can add a tablespoon of honey to the tea for a touch of sweetness and extra soothing power. A slice of lemon can also be added for vitamin C intake and a refreshing taste.
Flatten the tea in a cup by removing the laurel leaves.
Sip the tea slowly while it is still warm. You should start to feel relief in a few minutes, as the tea works to calm your cough and relieve congestion. The combination of laurel leaves and heat will help relax the muscles in your throat, which will make breathing easier and reduce the urge to cough.
This laurel leaf tea is not only effective but also comforting, which makes it a wonderful addition to your home remedy toolbox. The next time a cough or cold tries to shoot you, make a cup and let the cure begin.