Tea Honey: The Ancient 'Hulk Juice' That Hydrates, Heals & Boosts Energy
Join host Jim Applegate and guest Lynn on the Reality of Herbal Therapy as they uncover the easy, time-honored remedy they call “tea honey” — a simple concentrate of apple cider vinegar and honey used by their family for decades. In this episode they share the history of the recipe (a find in an old Folk Medicine book), how they make and store it, and why it became a staple in their home and food storage.
The episode walks through practical preparation details and ratios: the classic concentrate starts at roughly one-third apple cider vinegar to two-thirds honey (some families prefer a half‑and‑half), and a common serving is about 1 tablespoon of concentrate per cup of water (roughly an 8:1 water-to-concentrate dilution). Lynn explains how to mix and store the concentrate in a perfectly dry, sterile container so it will keep in a cupboard for months, while diluted servings should be refrigerated and used within a week or two.
Jim and Lynn share vivid real-life stories that illustrate tea honey’s uses: rapid re-hydration and steady energy (nicknamed “Hulk juice” by one missionary), quick recovery from heat exhaustion on a desert trek, supporting a severely dehydrated dog back to health, and helping prevent food-borne upset at picnics. They also discuss softer uses such as soothing heartburn and acid reflux, supporting mineral absorption (helpful for brittle nails and hair), and helping the body regulate weight.
The conversation covers cautions and user tips: start small if you suspect yeast or candida overgrowth (die‑off can cause itching or nausea), avoid drinking large amounts on an empty stomach if you’re hypoglycemic, and dilute more or spread doses through the day to reduce cleansing reactions. They recommend raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the “mother” and raw honey when possible, plus filtered water for mixing.
Practical kitchen tips include how to de‑crystallize honey safely (avoid microwaving; use a gentle double‑boiler method), keeping a headspace in jars, blending for a fluffy concentrate, making slush-style servings or frozen otter‑pop treats for kids, and using tea honey to sweeten herbal teas for a double benefit (example: peppermint tea + tea honey for stomach support).
Throughout the episode Jim and Lynn emphasize tea honey’s versatility: it hydrates faster than plain water, provides slow-burning energy without caffeine, supports gut balance, and serves as a long-term food‑storage item. For listeners who want the recipe and additional herbal resources, they point to drugfreehelpstore.com and the free Healer in Every Home guidebook.
Here are the instructions for Tea Honey:
TEA HONEY single serving
1-Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 -Tsp. Raw Honey
Add to 7 oz, good water.
This is taken 2 or 3 times a day.
TEA HONEY concentrate
2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
4 cups Raw Honey
TIP: If you make sure your mixing and storage containers are completely dry before use, your concentrate will last a long time. Water shortens the storage time to about a week in the fridge.
mix together and store in dry, air tight container
This works best if your honey is runny, Otherwise you will need a blender to mix it. I put my crystalized honey in a glass jar, in a sauce pan with a few inches of water in the pan. Bring water to a boil and then turn it down. simmer until honey is softened, stirring occasionally.
How to use the concentrate:
- For a quart tea mix ½ cup concentrate with 4 cups water.
- For a gallon mix 1 1/2 cups of concentrate in a gallon pitcher or jug and top off with water.
- adjust according to your taste
- Keep refrigerated once you mix it with water. It limits storage time.
To give your drink and your body an additional boost try using Rejuvelac instead of water in your Tea Honey.
