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]]>Easy Warm Apple Chai Latte
Hot apple cider has never tasted better than it does in this recipe by Orchids + Sweet Tea. Prepared with plenty of warming spices, some vanilla almond milk, and a few bags of black tea, the best way to describe it is like a cozy sweater in a glass. For best results, skip the store-bought stuff and follow her simple instructions to make your cider from scratch using fresh gala apples.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
We wouldn’t dream of making a fall-inspired list that didn’t include anything pumpkin flavored, and this year, our favorite recipe is by far this hot chocolate by Striped Spatula. It’s easy to whip up in less than 10 minutes and can be made using your choice of dark or white chocolate. For a grown-up treat, add a splash of bourbon or even dark rum.
Magical Vegan Butterbeer
Harry Potter is a classic series that we enjoy regardless of the season, but come fall, it’s even more fun to imagine ourselves at The Three Broomsticks enjoying a mug of hot Butterbeer with Harry and the gang. While we know that we can’t exactly jump on the Hogwarts Express and head to Hogsmeade, we can make our own Butterbeer to enjoy at home, and this recipe by Healthy Slow Cooking is a great way to do it. It’s got all of the magical flavor we love, 100% dairy-free.
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]]>While you might be used to drinking ginger, honey, and lemon tea when you’re sick, this spiced brew is truly next-level! The long-simmering time allows the carefully chosen herbal ingredients to really infuse, resulting in a powerful, full-flavored drink that will get you feeling ready to take on the world.
Top Tip: If you don’t finish all your ginger brew, allow it to cool and pour it into a glass bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week for a refreshing glass of gingery goodness whenever you fancy!
Ingredients:
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 4 cups of freshly boiled water
Instructions:
- Add the ginger, cinnamon sticks, turmeric, and cayenne to a medium-sized pot.
- Cover with freshly boiled water.
- Bring back to a boil and then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and then add the lemon juice and honey to taste.
- Remove the whole spices and ladle them into mugs.
- Breathe in the healing steam and enjoy every revitalizing sip!
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]]>Traditionally, people in countries with hot climates such as India, Malaysia, Egypt, or South Africa drink hot tea all year round. In Morocco, many people drink mint tea, while in Turkey, apple tea is served all day long. Similarly, in northern China and Vietnam, hot and spicy soups help people stave off summer heat. Chili peppers have a similar effect on the body to hot temperatures, so spice comes in handy on hot days.
(@cookerru)So, how does this work? It turns out that hot tea and hot peppers set off your tongue’s heat receptors, which tell your brain that you’re feeling very warm. Your brain, in turn, turns on your sweat glands and takes other action to cool you down as well. So heat leaves the body much faster than it would if you drank something cold.
So next time you’re feeling too hot to handle, try reaching for a nice hot cup of tea instead of an iced coffee. You may find it more refreshing than expected.
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]]>Double Up on the Chocolate
Some hot chocolate recipes use cocoa powder while others rely on chopped bars of chocolate. But, in the words of a very wise meme, “por que no los dos (why not both)”? Using both will help you get an even richer, more chocolatey flavor.
Use Whole Milk
Sure, you can make hot chocolate with water, but that’s not going to create nearly as delicious and satisfying a result as using a dairy product. We’re not cutting calories here: use whole milk for best results. That’s how you’ll get that impossibly creamy hot chocolate that hits the spot just right.
Sweeten With Sugar
On their own, cocoa powder and dark chocolate are actually pretty bitter and not that sweet. But you want your hot chocolate to come out sweet, don’t you? So don’t forget to sweeten it with sugar or brown sugar.
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]]>When it comes to food and drink, there are plenty of ways that your diet can also help cool you off in the summer. A chilled slice of watermelon, an ice cream cone straight from the freezer, and an ice-cold beer are some of the ways that many of us try to combat the heat.
Did you know, however, that one of the best ways to cool off in the summer is actually with a hot drink? That’s right—as counterintuitive as it might sound, drinking a hot cup of coffee or tea on a scorching hot day can actually help your body cool down. So, why is this?
Well, one of our body’s best mechanisms for cooling down during a hot day is by producing sweat. The evaporation of this liquid from our skin causes a cooling effect that helps us to not overheat.
Sipping a hot drink activates thermal receptors in your mouth and throat and causes you to sweat, which is then evaporated from your body, helping you to cool down. This means that, while it might seem to go against basic logic, a hot drink could actually be your best ally to help cool down!
So, what do you think? Are you ready to try this unconventional solution?
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]]>Here are some peppermint-infused hot drinks that you should try this winter.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Peppermint hot chocolate combines mint and chocolate, one of the most classic flavor combinations in existence. One of the best ways to serve this treat is with a rim topping of crushed peppermint candies. Yum.
Peppermint Mocha
Like coffee? Well, take your mocha to the next level by adding a splash of peppermint syrup. The trio of chocolate, coffee, and peppermint is hard to beat, and this will likely become a drink that you will crave all year round.
Hot Peppermint Patty Cocktail
Looking for a cocktail that involves peppermint? One of our favorites is hot peppermint patty. In addition to chocolate and peppermint, it also contains peppermint schnapps and creme de menthe. It’s an inventive way to introduce alcohol into your favorite peppermint hot beverages!
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]]>Fortunately, certain hot drinks can help raise your defenses and make you less vulnerable to wintertime sicknesses. Here are three that you should consider drinking this winter.
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages in the world, and its positive effects can help you in wintertime to avoid getting sick. It’s full of beneficial antioxidants and catechins which work to protect cells from invasion and kill bacteria.
Apple Cider
Apple cider is not only delicious, but it also helps to promote gut health. Its plant polyphenols promote a healthy intestinal environment, which wards off pathogens that can cause stomach viruses and other illnesses.
Chai Tea
This Indian drink is another fantastic option if you want to stay healthy this winter. Not only does it contain black tea, which provides antioxidants, but it also has spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, which have antibacterial properties.
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