Here’s the golden rule: adults can take about one to two teaspoons (roughly 5 to 10 milliliters) of honey for a cough. If you’re thinking, “That’s it?”—yes, that’s it. More honey won’t give you superpowers, just a sticky chin.
For kids over the age of one, stick to half a teaspoon to one teaspoon. Remember: never give honey to babies under 12 months—it can cause botulism, which is about as fun as it sounds (spoiler: not fun).