Teas and recipes enjoyable in the colder months
Chinese tea plants making the long journey to Darjeeling might have traveled roads like this one in Zuluk, India! Photo by @amitjain0106 on Unsplash.com.
2nd Flush Darjeeling teas are highly coveted in the tea world for good reason. Their unique, muscatel flavor is due in part to their Chinese origins. Here's the story of their rise to notoriety.
Cinnamon and orange are warming flavors with loads of vitamins and minerals
As the weather cools, we embrace bolder spices and seasonal flavors like ginger, cinnamon, chili, apple, and pumpkin. Not only are these ingredients tasty, they warm the body and ease the transition between seasons.
This favorite has all the flavors of fall.
You don't need to wait in line for this insanely popular seasonal tea drink. It's super easy to make!
Chocolate and peppermint are a classic combination, especially in wintertime. This drink blends the niceness of antioxidants with the naughtiness of peppermint liquor. Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Liqueur (Serves 2)…
The earthiness of tea and the brightness of lemon are a perfect compliment to whiskey. Image by https://unsplash.com/@moniqa.
A heartier and more grown up version of using teas as a flu-time remedy involves mixing them with - what else - whiskey.