Immunity Blend Ginger-Honey Wellness Shot
Our immunity blend (echinacea, ginger, lemon, rosehip) brewed strong and combined with fresh ginger juice, raw honey, and a squeeze of lemon—a concentrated wellness shot for the first sign of a cold.
Wellness shots have become a daily ritual at juice bars worldwide, and for good reason: a small, concentrated dose of immune-supporting compounds is easier to commit to than a full mug of bitter herbal tea. This version uses our immunity blend as the base and concentrates it down.
Echinacea is the headline herb, traditionally used in North American and European folk medicine at the onset of cold symptoms. Ginger and rosehip contribute warming and vitamin C respectively, while lemon balances everything with bright acidity.
Brew the tea twice as strong as usual, then reduce it down on the stovetop until you have a concentrated syrup. Combined with fresh ginger juice and raw honey, the shot becomes potent enough that 60 ml is all you need.
Take one shot in the morning at the first sign of a sore throat or congestion, or daily during cold and flu season as a preventive ritual. Knock it back like espresso, then chase with a glass of water—the intensity is the point.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp immunity blend (echinacea + ginger + lemon + rosehip; or 3 tea bags)
- 250 ml hot water (just off the boil)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated and squeezed for juice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- Pinch of black pepper (boosts ginger absorption)
How to make it
- 1Steep the immunity blend in hot water for 10 minutes—cover the cup to keep volatiles in.
- 2Strain and return the strong tea to a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Cool slightly.
- 3Grate fresh ginger onto a clean cloth, then squeeze the cloth over a bowl to extract the ginger juice. Add ginger juice and lemon juice to the reduced tea.
- 4Stir in raw honey and a pinch of black pepper until honey dissolves. Pour into a small shot glass.
- 5Drink in one or two gulps and chase with water if needed.
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