Dh's Basil and Lemon Balm Tea for Cold Relief or Just Drinking

3KillerBs's Note:

My Dear Husband came up with this one winter when we caught head cold after head cold. Its especially soothing on a sore throat and as good as chicken soup for steaming open clogged sinuses. With or without the optional slug of whiskey or brandy it makes a head cold less unpleasant to cope with. And its tasty enough that you'll probably brew up a pot at other times too.

• Total Time: 11 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cup

• 1/2 cup dried basil
• 1/2 cup dried lemon balm
• honey (optional)
• whiskey (optional) or brandy (optional)
• boiling water

Directions:

1. Mix basil with lemon balm.
2. To brew tea, place the same amount of the mix as you would use for black tea into a tea ball. Put into your teapot and fill with boiling water. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
3. Serve hot, sweetening with honey if desired.
4. Note -- Its traditional to add a shot of whiskey or brandy to your tea when you have a head cold, but DON'T do it if you're taking ANY cold medicine -- prescription or OTC!
5. Note -- "Cooking" time is boiling the water and brewing.