Everybody loves a hot drink in winter. Why not drink healthy as well as tasty and warming. You can add cinnamon or ginger for added health protection, too. Here, we offer a couple of alternative healthy drinks targeting good health for the season.
Turmeric Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk beverage
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh turmeric
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of ground pepper1 pinch Ground cinnamon for garnish
Directions
- Combine milk, turmeric, maple syrup (or honey), ginger and pepper in a blender. Process on high until very smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until steaming hot but not boiling. Transfer to a mug. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Holiday Tea
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 4 black chai tea bags
- 8 cups apple cider or apple juice (64 ounces)
- 2 cups low-calorie cranberry juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- 4 (3 inch) pieces cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- Cinnamon sticks and/or fresh cranberries
Directions
- Bring the water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
- In a 6- to 8-quart pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and the steeped tea. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and/or cranberries.
Tips
To make ahead: Prepare cider as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days. Serve chilled, or transfer to a large Dutch oven and heat through.
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