The easiest allergy relief drink for spring is a warm mug of nettle and chamomile tea with a little grated ginger, a pinch of turmeric, honey, and a slice of lemon. It takes five minutes to put together, steeps while you do something else, and is caffeine-free, so it works morning or afternoon. It’s also a cozy cup for the first cool days of fall.

Nettle tea bag, chamomile tea bag, fresh ginger, turmeric and lemon for a spring allergy relief drink
Nettle and chamomile are the base. Ginger, turmeric, honey and lemon make it taste bright instead of grassy.

Why You Will Love This

Nettle tastes mild, green and a little earthy, and chamomile softens it with something floral. Fresh ginger and a pinch of turmeric add warmth, honey rounds it out, and the lemon slice keeps the mug fresh. It smells like spring and feels good to hold.

Ingredients

  • 1 nettle tea bag
  • 1 chamomile tea bag
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 thin slice fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric
  • 1 lemon slice
  • Boiling water to fill a mug

How to Make It

  1. Place the tea bags, honey, ginger, turmeric, and lemon in a mug.
  2. Pour boiling water over them and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the bags and stir before drinking.
Steeping nettle and chamomile tea with lemon and ginger in a glass mug
Cover the mug while it steeps so the aroma stays in the cup.

Nettle and Elderflower Version

If you prefer loose herbs, make a nettle and elderflower tea. Put 1 heaped tablespoon each of dried nettle and dried elderflower in a jar with 400 ml of water and cover it so the fragrant oils stay in. Let it infuse, strain, and drink it warm. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of lemon go well with it.

Tips for the Best Cup

  • Cover the mug while the tea steeps. It keeps the aroma in and the tea hot.
  • Grate the ginger very finely so it blends into the tea instead of leaving chunks.
  • If the turmeric settles, give the mug a stir halfway through.
  • Honey is best stirred in while the tea is hot so it dissolves completely. For a milder cup, use a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon.
  • Make it iced in warm weather: let the tea cool, then pour it over ice with the lemon slice.
Finished nettle and chamomile spring tea in a glass mug with a lemon slice
A warm, gently earthy cup with bright lemon on top.

Common Questions

What is a good allergy relief drink for spring?

A warm herbal tea is a simple choice. Nettle is the herb most often paired with pollen season. This version adds chamomile, ginger, turmeric, honey, and lemon so it tastes good. You can also try the nettle and elderflower version above.

Can I use loose nettle leaf instead of a tea bag?

Yes. Use about 1 heaped tablespoon of dried nettle leaf for a mug, steep it covered, and strain before drinking.

When should I drink it?

Whenever you like. Many people have one in the morning and another in the afternoon, since it’s caffeine-free.

Can I make it ahead?

It tastes best fresh. If you make extra, keep the strained tea in the refrigerator and drink it cold, or warm it gently before serving.