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Mullein Tea for Cough and Mucus: How to Make It

Mullein tea for cough and mucus with dried mullein leaf, honey, and lemon. Steep 15 minutes and strain through a coffee filter to remove the fine hairs.

17 minutes
Recipe

What You Need

1 to 2 teaspoons dried mullein leaf
8 oz hot water
1 teaspoon honey, optional
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Pinch of dried thyme, optional for wet coughs
Step 1

Place dried mullein leaf in a tea infuser or heatproof cup.

Step 2

Strain through a coffee filter or very fine mesh strainer.

The Result

Steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried mullein leaf in 8 oz hot water for 10-15 minutes. Always strain through a coffee filter to remove the fine leaf hairs. Add honey and lemon to taste.

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Mullein Tea for Cough and Mucus: How to Make It

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