Additionally, an herbalist and integrative medicine doctor from our Medical Expert Board reviewed this article for scientific accuracy.

The problem is that most singers think that any tea will do, this is wrong as you will soon find out.

Hot tea may have additional soothing properties due to increase in blood flow to the throat tissues as a result of drinking hot liquid. Additionally, elderberry extracts have shown to have antiviral and antimicrobial properties which may be beneficial for a sore throat.

We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Additionally, if you’re pregnant or nursing you should not use licorice root because it is thought to result in preterm birth.

Additionally, if a sore throat persists for longer than a week with no explanation, it would be important to seek medical attention. Additionally, drinking tea to soothe a sore throat could be harmful if the ingredients are contraindicated for any medication you’re currently taking and/or if you’re pregnant or nursing and the herbal tea is not safe for that population.

Yes, tea with honey can be beneficial for singers as honey has natural soothing and coating properties.

Herbal teas like chamomile, ginger, and peppermint can help soothe the throat and reduce inflammation, promoting a healthier singing voice. Still, many people find relief for a sore throat when drinking hot tea, and traditional medicine has turned to herbs for medicinal purposes for many years making it an attractive home remedy. NOW Foods conducts in-house testing on their products in labs that are accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The tea is made with a blend of herbs such as licorice root, slippery elm, and marshmallow root, which are all known for their calming and healing properties.