Seasonal Flavours: 4 Winter Brews to keep you Warm and Cosy
By Nmami Agarwal 20-Nov 2021 Reading Time: 5 Mins
Winter is around the corner and so comes the chilly winds along with it. Want to beat the chill this winter? A warm beverage during this time will not only keep you healthy but also make you feel as comforting and snuggling as ever! Here are some easy-to-prepare winter brew ideas for you that will keep you warm and cosy all day!
Hot ginger brew: Are you craving for a spicy beverage this winter? Prepare yourself for some hot ginger solution. This brew is famous for its slightly zesty and hot taste due to the presence of ginger in it. This is what makes it a soothing winter beverage for people with a severe case of cold and cough.
Ginger is a powerful medicinal herb and a mixture of warm water with ginger will do the following wonders for your body:
- Keep your body temperature warm.
- Reduces muscle and joint pain which is common in winters.
- Fight off germs and bacteria as soon as they enter your body.
- Helps in reducing constipation.
White tea: White tea is a perfect tea that is the least processed one, making it a delicate tea that packs a punch when it comes to health benefits. Drinking a cup a day can help you prevent things like the common cold and flu, and eliminate free radicals that can cause an array of ailments from acne to cancer. If you are looking to keep yourself warm and cosy in your blanket in these winters, try your hand on this perfect tea! It provides many more benefits:
- Promotes healthy skin and hair.
- Prevents tooth decay.
- Increased energy levels.
- Helps to keep you stay alert and laziness at bay!
Ashwagandha blend: Ashwagandha tea is famous for its medicinal properties for many years. Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, and antioxidant-rich properties that will be beneficial for the nervous system and promoting heart health. Make yourself a cup of this tea and comfort your body from chilling winds. Simmer the root in the boiling water for 10-15 minutes and add other spices into the blend to improve the flavour and add extra benefits. Other health benefits from this tea are:
- Promotes sound sleep.
- Improve resistance to stress.
- Promotes longevity.
- Protects the digestive system.
Mushroom tea: Mushroom tea is a rarely heard hot beverage but very much a healthy winter drink. Start your day with it, and you will be surprised to see your energy at a different level. It’s so refreshing, rejuvenating, and buttery in texture that you can’t resist. You can even taste the stew of mushrooms and pinch of pepper in this unconventional winter drink! Here are some of the major health benefits from this winter drink:
- Shoot up your energy levels during those lazy winter afternoons.
- Relieves stress and anxiety.
- Aids digestion.
Over to you:
If you still haven’t decided up your favourite winter drink yet, it’s time you pick your favourite brews from this compiled list! Which is your favourite winter drink? Do let us know in the comments below and cherish every sip of your drink along with it.