5 Types of Tea to keep you Warm this Winter

“If you feel a bit under the weather,
If you feel a little bit peeved,
Take granny's stand-by potion
For any old cough or wheeze.
It's a cure for hepatitis, it's a cure for chronic insomnia,
It's a cure for tonsillitis and for water on the knee.”

Thus goes the song ‘Have a Cuppa Tea’, by The Kinks. And you have to agree, tea is certainly a cure-it-all!! And there is no season that demands more tea than the cold winter, with the flu and other illnesses rampant.

But not just any tea will do this season. You have to make a concoction with magical illness-fighting herbs and spices that’ll truly give your tea that much-needed punch. To help you with this, we’ve listed 5 types of tea to keep you warm this winter.

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1. Spiced Honey Tea 

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This is a very warming tea, with spices that are ideal for the cold season.

2 cups water

¼ tsp powdered ginger

¼ tsp star anise

¼ tsp powdered cinnamon

1 tsp honey

Milk

1. Crush the spices gently, just to release the aroma.

2. Put the water to boil and add the spices when warm. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Strain and add honey and milk to taste. Stir and drink.

2. Pomegranate Tea 

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Pomegranate might sound strange in tea, but it adds a dose of anti oxidants along with a beautiful red color.

1 cup water

2 tsp sugar

¼ tsp grated ginger

½ clove

¼ tsp powdered cinnamon

1 black tea bag

1/8 cup pomegranate juice

1 tsp lemon juice

1. Put the water, sugar and spices in a pan and boil for a minute.

2. Strain into a cup and add the tea bag. Let it steep for 10 minutes.

3. Remove tea bag and add the juices. Heat again and stir through.

4. Apple Tea 

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A lovely fruit tea, this is a delightful drink for a winter tea party!

1 Fuji apple

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp black tea dust

1 clove

1. Slice the apple into slices and immerse in a bowl of ice water and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Take out the apple pieces, sprinkle sugar and bake in a preheated oven till dry.

2. Crush the dried apples along with the clove and tea dust to make the apple tea mix.

3. Steep 2 tsp of this mix in 1 cup of hot water for 2 minutes. Strain and sweeten if necessary. Add a cinnamon stick to stir and add warmth.

4. Ginger Turmeric Tea 

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Turmeric and ginger are known for their immunity boosting properties, so sip on this for good health!

1 cup water

½ tsp powdered ginger

¼ tsp turmeric

1 tsp black tea dust

Juice of ½ lemon

1. Boil water and add tea dust. Remove from heat, add ginger and turmeric.

2. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, add lemon juice and sweeten as needed.

5. Masala Chai 

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Last but not least, nothing can beat the warmth and comfort of our very own masala chai!!

½ cup water

2 cardamoms

½ tsp peeled ginger

½” cinnamon

1 star anise

½ cup milk

1½ tsp black tea dust or leaves

Sugar

1. Crush the spices lightly to release the aroma. Bring water with the spices to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

2. Add milk and tea, and simmer for another 2 minutes.

3. Turn off the heat and strain. Add sugar to taste.

Well, what are you waiting for? There’s a cold breeze outside and you’re feeling the chill – so go ahead and make some tea!

Which is your favorite kind of tea to drink during winters?