5 teas that will keep you warm this winter

A cold winter morning and a hot cup of tea, aren't these the perfect combinations? As the chilly winds grip the world, more and more people are looking forward to the warm tea season, where they can make their corners cozy, grab a book, a blanket and hot pot of tea and just snuggle up to the perfect temperature. In the winters, these warm cups of tea do not just give your freezing hands a relief but are also great for your throat and your body. The warmth of the tea can soothe an itchy throat and by much luck, stop a runny nose.
So, to help you out, here we list 5 teas that will help you stay warm this winter.

A beloved Indian beverage, the Masala chai is a beautiful mix of black tea, selected spices and milk (full or toned). This rich and aromatic tea is a blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and sometimes black pepper, which is then heated to perfection before adding in the milk. The spices present in masala chai offer not just a burst of flavour but also many health benefits. Ginger, for example, aids digestion, while cinnamon helps keep you warm inside. Making a hot pot of fresh masala chai is an ideal companion on a cold winter day.

A surprising flavour combo, the lemon pepper tea is very effective during the winters. It has the citrus kick of lemon and the light spiciness of pepper which not just refreshes you but also helps to relieve you of any cold or flu symptoms. Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which helps you boost the immune system, while black pepper has the perfect warming properties, that is needed for combatting the cold weather. This tea not only offers a refreshing taste but also provides a rejuvenating kick to help you stay energized throughout the day.

Ginger and mint tea is a soothing drink that combines the spicy warmth of ginger with the cooling freshness of mint. Usually available in green tea bags, you can also make the ginger and mint tea yourself.
Ginger is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties and helps in relieving you from winter-related colds and sore throats. And paired with it is mint that adds a refreshing element to the brew, contributing to improved digestion and a calming effect on the body.

A mixture of the cinnamon warmth and cardamom flavour, this tea is perfect if you do not like your beverage spicy or with ginger in it! Cinnamon is known to have antimicrobial properties, which can help you keep off any flus or infections that come your way and cardamom has antioxidants that aid in improving blood circulation. The combination of these spices creates a comforting drink that not only warms you up but also makes you feel at ease.

Chamomile and cinnamon tea is known to offer comfort in a cup. With chamomile and its calming effects which helps keep away stress and can also help you sleep better and then paired with cinnamon, that promotes better immunity and has anti-oxtidants, this beverage becomes the perfect, light drink to keep you warm and stress-free during the gloomy winter days.

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