Sometimes a hot drink is all you need to heal the soul. So why not take this winter-y season to unwind and treat yourself to a relaxing cup of tea? Here are three simple recipes that are not only easy to make, but they’re also good for you.
Golden Milk Latte
It’s safe to say that the beloved golden milk latte is more than just a trend. It’s a winter tea drink that’s also good for you! The turmeric from the golden milk latte is a superpower anti-inflammatory ingredient that works wonders for your skin and body. It also works to strengthen your immune system, which is perfect for preventing colds and the flu during the winter season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp [or a few shakes] freshly ground pepper (regular pepper is fine)
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- Milk frother (pitcher/wand)
Directions
- Combine turmeric powder, ground pepper, and maple syrup into a cup.
- Take your oat milk and steam using a milk frother. Alternatively, heat up the milk in a pot until simmering, pour into a shallow bowl, and whisk rapidly until you see milk foam.
- Pour the milk into your cup containing the turmeric mixture and stir.
Oat Chai Latte
If there’s one tea that screams winter, it would be chai. The blend is usually made with a combination of different spices such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, and cloves. All of these spices are wonderful anti-inflammatories that also regulates blood sugar levels and improve digestion. Plus, they are warming spices, which make them perfect for sipping on a cold winter day.
Ingredients
- Chai (3 bags or 3 tbsp loose)
- 2/3 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- Milk frother (pitcher/wand)
Directions
- Steep two-three bags of chai into a cup filled a third of the way with hot water.
- In another cup, steam the milk using the milk frother. Alternatively, heat up the milk in a pot until simmering, pour into a shallow bowl, and whisk rapidly until you see milk foam.
- Once the milk is steamed, take the cup containing the tea and remove the tea bags or leaves. If you’re using tea bags, make sure to gently press them along the side of the cup using a spoon to squeeze out the remaining flavors.
- Add in your maple syrup (to taste) and stir.
- Top off your tea with your steamed milk.
London Fog
This isn’t considered “healthy,” as the other two drinks, but it still counts as a warming and delightful winter themed drink. Drinking London Fog is like wrapping a fluffy warm blanket around you. The citrusy bergamot notes from the earl grey match nicely with hints of vanilla and lavender. It’s definitely a really good tea to pair with a small cake as you relax and unwind after a long day.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Earl grey tea (or 3-4 tbsp loose)
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup (or vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (if using vanilla extract)
- Milk frother (pitcher/wand)
- Whipped cream (for garnish – optional)
- Dried lavender (for garnish – optional)
Directions
- Steep earl grey tea into a cup filled a third of the way with hot water.
- In another bowl, add your milk and vanilla syrup (or extract) and steam using the milk frother. Alternatively, heat up the milk in a pot until simmering, pour into a shallow bowl, and whisk rapidly until you see milk foam.
- Once the milk is steamed, take the cup containing the tea and remove the tea bags or loose tea. If you’re using tea bags, make sure to gently press them along the side of the cup using a spoon to squeeze out the remaining flavors.
- Pour in your frothed milk and maple syrup (if preferred)
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with dried lavender.
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