The Coldbuster Tea: A Natural Healing Cold Remedy Recipe (2024)

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A coldbuster tea?! I bet you’re asking if this is for real!

Rest assured, it is for real and it works!

I’m not one for medications and pharmaceuticals. Whenever I’m sick, I try to combat the illness as much as possible with natural cold remedies. Which brings me to this great find…

I recently discovered the Starbucks Secret Menu website thanks to my dear blogging friend, Susannah from Simple Moments Stick.

While poking around their website I found the big kahuna of cold busting drinks. Yes, I’ve been fighting (and have pretty much almost conquered) a nasty cold.

However, rather than leaving the comfort of my PJs (and the warmth of my home) I decided to make my own version of The Coldbuster Tea. The original Starbucks Cold Buster recipe can be found HERE.

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Coldbuster Tea Recipe

This recipe only requires a few basic ingredients!

fresh lemon juice
boiling water
chamomile tea bag
peppermint tea bag
pure honey
cayenne pepper (optional)

The Coldbuster Tea

byJennifer Bly

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
8 – 10 oz boiling water.
1 chamomile tea bag
1 peppermint tea bag
1 1/2 Tbsp pure honey.
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Pour fresh lemon juice into a mug.
Add boiling water.
Steep 1 chamomile and 1 peppermint tea bag in the mixture for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags.
Add pure honey.
If you want an extra “kick” add the cayenne pepper (it’s not as tasty but it really clears the sinuses).
Stir and sip.

This cold remedy is the best! I find the peppermint, chamomile, lemon, and honey combination so soothing.

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Jennifer Bly

Author of My Kitchen, My Classroom: An Introduction to Homeschool and creator of The Deliberate Mom. Jennifer writes about parenting, homeschooling, her faith, and life with her husband and two girls. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration Degree with a specialization in Early Learning in Child Care.

Susannahon at

I’m so glad you found a recipe that you could recreate!!! :-) And thanks so much for the shoutout. ;-)
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Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}on at

Oooohhhh that sounds like a really good recipe! I’ll for sure have to try it if I get sick this season (knock on wood)!
Sorry to hear you’re under the weather, but hopefully this tea is helping!
Have a great day friend!
xoxo
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A Sassy Redheadon at

I am all over that secret website…that’s some really good stuff!
And I’ll for sure be strutting! Always some fantastic finds!!
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Momon at

I haven’t been too “whiny” with this cold… which is a good thing. I really think this remedy provided a lot of relief!
You have a great day too!
xoxo
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Momon at

Isn’t it awesome! I love all the clever concoctions! I look forward with seeing you at the strut!
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Momon at

It is delightful. Truly, very nasty (although not as much so if you choose to include the cayenne pepper).
Yes, please join us for the strut. It’s loads of fun and will surely connect you with some great people.
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Jennifer | The Deliberate Momon at

Yay for you because it was perfect timing that I discovered that recipe.
Wishing you a lovely day!
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Thaleia Maheron at

Thanks for sharing this simple recipe! So glad we keep those teas in stock year round. Definitely gonna give it a try:)
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R.F. Dietzon at

Tea is my queen when I’m sick, I’ll have to keep this recipe handy
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Ceilon at

Hi Jennifer! Your tea sounds heavenly, and I bet it smells divine. I think I’d skip the pepper, unless I was so stuffed up I wouldn’t taste it. I’m not much for the hot stuff.
Congrats on the Strutting! I don’t think I’ve heard of it, but I’ll poke around here tomorrow and check it out. If you are doing it, I’m sure it’s fun :)
Have a good evening!
Ceil
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Jessicaon at

Oh that tea sounds perfect for a cold! I’m not a big hot tea drinker but when I have a cold, they always help, especially with ingredients like you listed. I hope you’re feeling better! I’ll have to stop by and see The Blog Strut, it sounds fun! :)
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Tammy/Our Neck of the Woodson at

The tea sounds great! I always reach for tea first if I feel a cold coming on. My first line of defense. Congrats on the blog strut! :)
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Robin Kramer | Pink Dryer Linton at

I hope that you’re feeling better! And I’m curious about the strut! I’ll be back tomorrow!
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Megan McCoskeron at

Was so keen to Strut along with you, but just checked the good old world clock and saw that it will be 1am in London, so, I shall have to love you and leave you!! Strut your stuff!!! xx
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Chrisy Clayon at

I’m saving that recipe for next time l have a cold Jennifer, it looks wonderful…just what you need when not feeling well. Hope the blog strut went well, looks like you had a good response. Take care xx
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Monicaon at

Will your kids drink it? My daughter has had a sore throat and I’ve desperately wanted to make her tea but I doubt she’d like it… I just gave her a teaspoon of honey and hot water!
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- Jennifer | The Deliberate Momon at
  
  They will (minus the cayenne pepper of course). It’s really tasty and I tend to put a bit more honey in theirs.
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