Immunity booster drinks for rainy season
1. Golden Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper (enhances absorption of curcumin)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
How to Make:
- Warm the milk and stir in turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, and add honey before drinking.
Benefits: Fights inflammation, builds immunity, aids better sleep.
2. Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups water
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (sliced)
- ½ lemon
- 1 tsp honey
How to Make:
- Boil water with ginger for 5 minutes.
- Strain, squeeze in lemon juice, and add honey.
- Drink warm.
Benefits: Relieves cold symptoms, boosts vitamin C, improves digestion.
3. Tulsi-Kadha (Holy Basil Herbal Decoction)
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups water
- 5–6 tulsi (holy basil) leaves
- 1-inch ginger (crushed)
- 4–5 black peppercorns
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp jaggery or honey
How to Make:
- Boil all ingredients (except jaggery/honey) in water for 7–10 minutes.
- Strain and add jaggery or honey.
- Drink once or twice daily.
Benefits: Fights infections, supports respiratory health, warms the body.
4. Amla Juice (Indian Gooseberry Shot)
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh amla (or 2 tbsp store-bought amla juice)
- ½ tsp ginger juice
- 1 pinch black salt
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- ½ cup water
How to Make:
- Blend chopped amla with water, strain the juice.
- Add ginger juice, black salt, and honey.
- Drink immediately for best results.
Benefits: Rich in Vitamin C, improves skin, boosts white blood cell production.
5. Coriander-Cumin-Fennel Detox Water
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 cups water
How to Make:
- Boil the seeds in water for 10 minutes.
- Strain and sip warm throughout the day.
Benefits: Aids digestion, detoxifies the body, supports metabolism and immunity.
Pro Tip:
Drink one of these immunity boosters early in the morning or before bedtime for best results. Avoid cold beverages during the rainy season as they can weaken your immune defense.
