12 Best Teas for a Sore Throat

It’s that time of year when everyone’s getting the sniffles and the unwelcome sore throat. Whether it be the flu, COVID, or the common cold, nobody likes the scratchiness, inflammation, and pain while eating, drinking, or coughing. Here are some of the best teas for a sore throat to get you through this season.

1. Licorice Root Tea

Licorice root soothes and protects inflamed tissues. It also helps expel mucus from your throat and lungs, decreasing painful coughing and congestion that contributes to soreness.

Traditional Medicinals Licorice Root Herbal Tea Organic, $20.38

Alvita Organic Licorice Root Herbal Tea, $8.89

2. Green Tea

Green tea is anti-inflammatory and contains many antioxidants.

Yogi Tea – Green Tea Pure Green Decaf, $24.84

Organic Green Tea Bags, $19.99

Bigelow Classic Green Tea, $27.84

3. Ginger Tea

Ginger is another anti-inflammatory substance, and it even helps boost the immune system.

Yogi Tea – Ginger Tea, $20.88

Harney & Sons Organic Ginger Turmeric, $10.58

VAHDAM, Ginger Masala Chai Tea, $21.99

VAHDAM, Ginger + Mint Green Tea Loose Leaf, $23.99

4. Elm Tea

Slippery elm tea is “slippery” because it contains a gel called mucilage. The mucilage gel coats the throat, soothing and protecting it.

Traditional Medicinals Tea, $4.98

Slippery Elm Tea by Palm Beach Herbals, $19.95

5. Marshmallow Tea

Marshmallow root tea has been shown to reduce dry cough symptoms and relieve irritation and swelling.

USDA Raw Organic Marshmallow Root Tea Powder, $16.95

Numi Tea Organic, $11.12

Frontier Co-op Organic Cut & Sifted Marshmallow Root, $19.19

6. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea has antioxidants that help repair tissues. It has been shown to reduce cough and cold symptoms.

Organic Chamomile Tea Bags, $6.99

Twinings Pure Camomile Herbal Tea Bags, $19.92

7. Turmeric Tea

Turmeric tea also has many antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory, and has antiseptic properties to help with sore throats.

Lipton Herbal Tea Bags, Terrific Turmeric, $14.69

Tazo Turmeric Bliss Tea Bags, $23.34

Tea Forte Chakra Organic Herbal Tea, $18

8. Lemon Tea

The lemon contains vitamin C, which helps break up mucus. When combined with honey, which is antibacterial and coats and soothes the throat, they are great at combatting a sore throat.

Bigelow I Love Lemon with Vitamin C Herbal Tea, $20.55

Celestial Seasonings TeaWell Organic Honey Lemon Daily Wellness Tea Bags, $3.44

9. Peppermint Tea

The menthol in peppermint is an excellent decongestant with cooling properties that soothe a sore throat.

Yogi Tea Purely Peppermint, $9.19

Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Herbal Leaf Tea, $29.88

DAVIDs TEA – Organic Peppermint Amour, $22.87

10. Black Tea

Black tea contains tannins, which reduce inflammation and pain.

Harney & Sons Black Tea, $6.38

11. Tulsi Tea

Tulsi tea contains many antioxidants and helps expel mucus.

Organic India Tulsi Original Herbal Tea, $13.99

12. Horehound Tea

This is another anti-inflammatory substance that also helps reduce mucus.

TerraVita Horehound Tea, $18

Buddha Teas Organic White Horehound Tea, $7.99

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