This winter is unusually dry. In consideration of epidemic prevention and control, we often need to close doors and windows. When northerners spend winter, air conditioners, heating, and humidifiers are essential equipment. But even with the assistance of a humidifier, we still often experience dry throats, and drinking water doesn't seem to be a good solution to this problem. At this time, we have to pay attention to the method of moistening the throat and lungs.

One of the great things to keep in our house is candied bitter orange. Usually, we buy fresh bitter orange slices in the season when bitter oranges are on the market, add granulated sugar to boil, and after cooling, put them in a jar with honey and marinate together, and leave the lid for a month before opening the lid. The bitter and slightly orange aroma is a good helper for me to replace coffee in winter. Generally, our family will take two small slices of bitter orange, add a little cold water to boil, and after the taste comes out, add warm water to brew a large cup, enough for the family to drink for half a day. If you feel the taste is bitter, you can add a little more honey, the effect of clearing the throat and throat is more significant.

There are actually many products with similar functions in the plant world. Honeysuckle, sterculia scaphigera, orange peel, lemon, grapefruit, mangosteen, figs, etc. are all very cheap and good choices. The sweet stewed snow pear and honey grapefruit tea that we often make at home are also well-received teas.