My daughter, Chael, says this is her secret weapon to knocking out a cold and sore throat fast. The measurements aren't super important, but the one thing she say is CRITICAL is to make sure it's local honey. Here's what to do. Chop a large chunk of fresh ginger and boil for 20 minutes (she says the stronger the ginger flavor, the better) and then strain the mixture. Then add fresh lemon juice and honey to taste. She said you can also freeze small dots of the honey to act as cough drops. Sip the tea 2-3 times a day and she says you should feel better pretty quickly!