take a piece of ginger about the size of a walnut. slice it and put it in a blender with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup boiling water. grind. strain liqid through a fine strainer. add equal amount of honey and 1/2 as much lemon juice. can be used as a syrip by the spoonful or in hot water as a tea. My kids say the reason this helps a sore throat is that it takes the skin off but they still want it even now that they are grown. Carolyn