Feeling the warmth spread through you as you sip a hot drink on a winter day is a comforting experience, breaking the chill that winter brings.
What are the best drinks to enjoy during this season?
1. Orange Fruit Tea
Winter, the time for oranges, is also the perfect time for orange tea. Kumquat fruit tea, a favorite among women, not only provides robust resistance against the cold but also has beauty benefits and is easy to digest. You can customize the ingredients based on your preferences, adding fruits like oranges and apples. Boiling water is recommended for a flavorful and healthy brew.
Pour the tea into a glass and add honey to taste. For a cozy touch, consider using a glass teapot on a candle-lit base to keep it warm during those cold winter days.
2. Hot Cocoa
With the winter air being dry and temperatures dropping, a daily cup of hot chocolate can keep your skin moisturized and promote blood circulation. Holding a cup of rich hot chocolate not only warms your body but also warms your heart.
3. Ginger Date Tea
Perfect for those with a cold stomach, ginger date tea is a recommended hot drink for winter health. Boil slices of ginger and jujube every day, add honey for sweetness, and enjoy a cup to effectively combat the cold and dryness of winter. While the taste may be intense, the flu and typhoid-fighting benefits make it a worthy choice.
4. Milk Black Tea
Black tea is excellent for winter, providing a mild, mellow flavor rich in protein and sugar. Adding milk enhances the nutrition and taste while offering anti-inflammatory benefits, gastric mucosa protection, and potential ulcer treatment. Prepare by decocting black tea and boiling milk separately, then mix the two with a pinch of salt.
5. American Ginseng Honey
American ginseng and honey create a drink that strengthens the stomach, aids digestion, moisturizes the skin, and promotes metabolism. Slice American ginseng and add it to honey water, stirring well before drinking. Especially suitable for dry winter days, this concoction rapidly restores energy and provides a refreshing feeling.
6. Milky Corn Juice
A warm cup of fragrant hot milky corn drink is a delightful way to warm the stomach and heart. Made with sweet corn and fresh milk, this nutritious drink is both comforting and flavorful. Peel and cut the corn, steam it, and then blend it with fresh milk and sugar for a delightful juice.
Note: It is advisable not to consume excessively hot drinks in winter, as temperatures above 43°C can cause damage to the skin and mucous membranes, impacting protein structure and cell viability. Be mindful of the temperature to avoid any harm to your body.
