Addlife strongly believes in the magic of herbal teas. These herbal teas are nothing but decoctions infused with potent herbs and spices that help to keep your body warm, fit and healthy in this chilly weather.
Let’s have a look at some of the best healthy herbal teas for winters and learn how to make them.
1. SAFFRON ALMOND TEA:
Saffron and almonds are both known to boost digestion and improve immunity in winters. Added with the warming nature of cardamom and cinnamon, they make an ideal herbal tea during winters.
Ingredients You Need:
2-4 strands of saffron
½ teaspoon of cardamom powder
½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
6 almonds thinly sliced
How To Make?
Take 1 ½ cups of water and heat it on medium flames. Next, add saffron thread, cardamom powder and cinnamon powder to the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the tea is reduced to 1 cup. Then, add almonds to a cup and pour the tea on top.
2. The 5-Ingredient-Tea:
Infused with the digestion-boosting properties of ginger, detoxifying properties of Tulsi, anti-inflammatory properties of cloves, immunity-boosting properties of Mulethi and antibacterial properties of black pepper, this 5-ingredient herbal tea is your best friend during winters.
Ingredients You Need:
1 teaspoon of grated ginger or Adrak
7-8 leaves of holy basil or Tulsi
3-4 roughly crushed cloves
1 piece of Mulethi
½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper or Kali Mirch
How To Make?
Heat 2 cups of water and add all the ingredients to it. Let it boil until the tea is reduced to half, and then strain it into a cup.
3. Sonth Tea:
Ayurveda says that Sonth or dried ginger is the best herb for sore throat, cold and digestive ailments. Unlike ginger, it has unctuous properties that do not let your throat become dry. Therefore, we always recommend Sonth tea for winters.
Ingredients You Need:
2 teaspoons of Sonth powder or 2 pieces of Sonth
¼ teaspoon of black pepper or Kali Mirch
1 teaspoon of jaggery or Gur
How To Make?
Heat 1 ½ cups of water and add Sonth powder and black pepper to it. Next, let it steep for about 5 minutes till the water is reduced to 1 cup. Then, pour the tea into a cup and add jaggery.
4. Amla Tea:
When we talk about Amla, we sometimes fall short of the words. Amla is rich in so many health properties that just one cup of Amla tea can build your overall health. It provides antioxidants and Vitamin C and boosts your immunity multi-folds. It also helps in many other winter health conditions such as weight gain, hair loss, etc.
Ingredients You Need:
1 teaspoon of Amla powder
¼ teaspoon of black pepper or Kali Mirch
1 teaspoon of jaggery or Gur
How To Make?
Take 2 cups of water and add Amla powder and black pepper. Let it steep until the water is reduced to half. Then, pour the tea into a cup and add jaggery to it.
5. Chamomile Tea with Nutmeg:
This winter tea helps to protect you from harsh winters. It helps calm the nerves of your mind, aids in falling asleep and boosts your skin and hair health. Take this herbal tea during the evening or before sleeping during winters and rejuvenate your body.
Ingredients You Need:
1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers
A pinch of nutmeg
How To Make?
Heat 1 ½ cups of water and add the chamomile flowers. Next, let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the tea is reduced to 1 cup. Then, strain the tea and add a pinch of nutmeg to it.
6. CCF Tea:
CCF tea stands for cumin, coriander and fennel. This tea is known as one of the best herbal teas to flush out toxins and boost your digestion. It is good for all seasons, and winters are no exception.
Ingredients You Need:
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
1 teaspoon of coriander seeds
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
How To Make?
Heat 1 ½ cups of water and add all the three ingredients to it. Let it boil for 5 minutes till the water is reduced to 1 cup. Then, strain the tea and enjoy your winters.
7. Turmeric-Pepper Tea:
For people who are intolerant to milk, we have herbal tea to substitute your winter-must Haldi milk. Infused with the benefits of Haldi, this herbal tea helps to improve your digestion, eliminate toxins, prevent infections and boost your overall health.
Ingredients You Need:
½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon of freshly grounded black pepper
1 teaspoon of ghee
How To Make?
Heat 1 ½ cups of water and add turmeric powder and black pepper. Let it steep for 5 minutes till the water is reduced to 1 cup. Then, pour the tea into a cup and add ghee to it.
8. Apple and Cinnamon Tea:
Rich in antioxidants and antibacterial properties, apple and cinnamon tea helps relieve a cold and sore throat as well as improve your immunity. This herbal tea is one of the best teas you can take to combat harsh winters.
Ingredients You Need:
½ small apple, peeled and grated
½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
3-4 crushed cloves
How To Make?
Take 2 cups of water and heat it. Next, add cloves and cinnamon powder to it and let the water come to a boil. Reduce the heat and add a peeled and grated apple to it. You can also add the apple in the form of small bite-sized pieces. Then, let the tea simmer for 5-7 minutes before straining it.