I am back today with a warming winter tea recipe. Many cultures around the world have tea traditions and ceremonies and it is fascinating to read and learn about them. Ancient civilizations were drinking tea to treat illnesses, to aid digestion, to help with nervous disorders, as an antidote to poison, to stimulate creativity, to enhance longevity, etc. Today, tea is the world’s most popular beverage after water. There are so many health benefits attributed to drinking tea and I have enjoyed making it a daily ritual of mine this winter. Did you know that according to Chinese medicine, different herbs and teas can be classified as hot, warm, neutral, cool, or cold?

Today’s warming winter tea recipe will help raise your internal heat and support your immune system.

WARMING WINTER TEA

ACTIVE TIME: 5 MINUTES | YIELD: 2 SERVINGs

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise
2 teaspoons molasses
milk
4 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Bring to a boil 4 cups of water.
Add ginger, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and let it steep for 15 minutes.
Strain spices and add 2 teaspoons of molasses and a splash of milk.
Pour tea into 2 teacups. Enjoy!

I hope this tea will keep you warm inside and out this winter. Are you a tea drinker? What is your favorite tea? I would love to know.

With love and gratitude,

Marie-Hélène