Table 2.

Different types of herbal tea with immune-boosting potential.

Type	Effect	Procedure
Haldi tea	It boosts immunity due to its antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.	In 50 ml of boiling water, add some Haldi powder, ginger slices, and pepper. Then boil for 15 min. Filter the water and add some lemon juice and honey.
Ginger tea	Ginger tea can help in the treatment of respiratory issues and nasal congestion.	In boiling water add some slices of ginger. Strain the tea and discard the pieces of ginger. Then add some honey, cinnamon, haldi, or lemon juice.
Tulsi tea	It can prevent respiratory illnesses and reduce phlegm when you have a cough.	Add 2-inch ginger, 12 holy basil leaves, and 100 mg cardamom powder in 2 cups boiling water. After boiling for 10 min, strain the water. Add some honey and ½ lemon. You can also get goodness using tulsi leaves.
Lemon tea	Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C that boosts immunity. It relieves chest infections and phlegm when suffering from a cold and cough.	In boiling water, add turmeric and add lime juice, and a dash of honey. Take this tea in the morning.
Peppermint tea	Peppermint is free from caffeine and boasts antibacterial and antiviral properties. So, it helps to fight clogged sinuses due to allergies or due to frequent coughs and colds.	Take 2 cups of boiling water and add some mint leaves and stay for boiling 10 min till the water turns pale yellow. Filter the tea and add some honey and lime. It may be taken in the morning as well as at night.
Hibiscus tea	It improves the immune system and is easy to make at home.	Firstly, Separate the flower from the calyx. Then wash the petals and steep the petals in hot water and some honey and lime juice.