In a pot, add all the ingredients except for the salt and lime juice. Bring this to a boil till the color of the tea changes from yellow to reddish orange, about 5-7 minutes. Strain into a cup and add salt and lime juice and sip while its hot,  as hot as you can tolerate.

Cooking and preparation time: 10 mins

Makes 1 cup

At the onset of Autumn when the weather changes and the temperature varies from day to day,  I like to drink this tea in the morning and sometimes at night. It helps fight off common respiratory ailments associated with the changes in the weather like a cold, sore throat, cough and even flu.
When taken as a preventive everyday, I would recommend a milder version of the tea and only in the cold seasons. When taking full strength, take it only for a few days at a time or till the cold or cough is gone, especially in the warmer seasons.