Is it possible to inhale with a cold tea?
You can easily inhale with a cold tea as with any other tea. The main effect of inhalation is caused by the penetration of hot water vapour into the mucous membranes of mouth, nose, throat and sinuses. Inhalation mobilizes mucus and promotes a decongestant of the mucous membranes.The ingredient of the liquid chosen for inhalation is secondary.
You can, for example, put three bags in a large bowl and pour hot water over them, then inhale with a towel over your head. You can also put one bag in an inhaler with an opening for mouth and nose. Another good alternative to inhaling with cold tea or another type of tea is to use a saline solution.
Simply add three tablespoons of table salt to the bowl or a spoon to the inhaler, pour hot water over the salt and inhale the hot vapors. The application can be repeated up to five times a day. However, especially when using the method with bowl and towel, you must be very careful not to burn yourself.
What is a Turkish tea for colds?
In other cultures there are some special types of cold teas that traditionally contain special spice mixtures. In Turkey, there is a variety of tea types that are intended for the treatment of a cold. These often contain herbs like mint or lime blossom.
The best place to get information about the available teas is in a Turkish grocery store. You can also find various Turkish teas for colds on the Internet. The best selection and quality will be obtained if you buy the tea directly at a market in Turkey. Occasionally Turkish cold tea is also called Ottoman sultantee.
What is a Chinese cold tea?
China is probably the country where most tea is consumed and where most teas are available. Traditionally, tea is not only regarded as a drink, but also as a remedy for various types of ailments. Thus, there are also a variety of tea blends that are supposed to provide relief from a cold.
These differ mainly in the ingredients. A possible preparation of a Chinese herbal tea is by using cloves, cinnamon, ginger and dried figs. First, bring half a liter of water to a boil and then add two tablespoons of cloves and four sticks of cinnamon.
Let this simmer for ten minutes. Meanwhile, chop the ginger and three dried figs and add them to the tea. Let it simmer for another ten minutes at low heat. Finally, strain the tea and pour about three teaspoons of the concentrate in a cup of hot water.
