5 Delicious Tea Recipes to Enjoy Winter

1. Spiced Chai Latte

Chai tea is a traditional Indian beverage known for its rich flavour and aroma. It's a blend of black tea and milk, with a combination of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. These spices have a warming effect, perfect for chilly winter days. You can prepare chai tea using tea bags or create your own blend with whole spices.

Ingredients:

• Milk
• Black tea
• Cinnamon stick
• Cardamom powder
• Cloves
• Slices of ginger
• Honey

Preparation:

1. Place black tea, cinnamon stick, cardamom powder, cloves and ginger in a tea filter in a Bredemeijer® teapot.
2. Pour boiling water into the teapot. Let the spices steep for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
3. Heat the (plant-based) milk in a pan with a whisk or use a milk frother.
4. Pour the tea from the teapot into a large tea glass. Pour the warm milk over it.
5. Add a little honey for extra sweetness.

2.  Citrus Green Tea

Green tea is known for its many health benefits and healing properties. During winter, green tea with citrus can be a refreshing and uplifting drink. Citrus fruits like lemon, orange and grapefruit  add a touch of brightness to green tea and offer vitamin C, which is good for your immune system.

Ingredients:

• Green tea
• Lemon slices
• Orange slices
• Honey (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place green tea, lemon, and orange in a tea filter in a teapot.
2. Pour boiling water into the teapot.
3. Let the flavours steep for a few minutes.
4. Pour the tea into a tea glass or mug and add a little honey to taste.

3. Chamomile-Lavender Tea

If you're looking for ultimate relaxation after a long, busy day, chamomile-lavender tea is the perfect choice. Both chamomile and lavender are known for their calming properties and can help reduce stress. This tea is ideal to drink before bedtime as it aids in relaxation and promotes a good night's sleep.

Ingredients:

• Lavender herbal tea
• Chamomile herbal tea
• Honey (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place the desired amount of lavender and chamomile herbal tea in a tea filter.
2. Put the tea filter in a teapot and pour boiling water over it.
3. Let the herbal tea steep for a few minutes.
4. Pour the tea from the teapot into a 

4. Apple-Cinnamon Tea

Apple-cinnamon tea is a classic winter drink that perfectly complements the cozy atmosphere of winter days, especially during activities like ice skating or winter sports. It combines the sweet taste of apples with the warm and spicy flavour of cinnamon.

Ingredients:

• Apple slices
• Cinnamon sticks
• Cloves (optional)
• Honey

Preparation:

1. Place apple slices, cinnamon sticks and, optionally, cloves in a tea filter.
2. Put the tea filter in a teapot and pour boiling water over it.
3. Allow the tea to steep well, at least 8 minutes.
4. Serve the tea in a cup.

Extra option: You can pre-cook the apple in a saucepan. Use the boiling water with apple as the tea water.

5. Classic Winter Tea

Enjoy a warm, cozy winter tea with ingredients like ginger. Ginger is a powerful spice known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This warm and spicy winter tea is perfect for warming up during cold winter days.

Ingredients:

• Ginger
• Lemon
• Orange
• Cinnamon stick
• Star anise

Preparation:

1. Slice ginger, lemon, and orange.
2. Place ginger, lemon, orange, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a tea filter and put the filter in a teapot.
3. Pour boiling water over the ingredients in the teapot.
4. Let the tea steep for at least 5 minutes and serve it in a cup.
5. For a slightly sweeter taste, you can add a bit of honey.