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I have a cold this week, which includes a sore throat and a delicate tum. Hail the conquering ginger. I have been living off this tea (sometimes with, but mostly without, the whisky.)

Ginger (peeled and sliced)
Lemon (juiced)
Honey
(a wee slosh of whisky) optional

Simmer the ginger in hot water for at least 10 minutes. Strain into a mug. Add honey, lemon (and whiskey) to taste.

I've also found that Anna's ginger thins help after an otherwise bland, feed-a-cold meal.