Whenever I get a cold, I go "cold-turkey" on the coffee and instead drink multiple cups per day of extra hot Tazo Chai Tea Latte, which I make with skim milk to get the strongest spiciness out of the blend. This is so soothing to the throat that you just feel yourself getting better. (Even it it's all in your head...so what? After all, it's your head and throat that feel so lousy!) I always heat it up again in the micro after finishing half a cup, just to keep that extra hot feel of the tea going down the throat. The concentrate mix is exactly the same as is used at Starbucks stores, so you can make a cup right before going to bed without leaving the comfort of your coziest pajamas! Be well!