This spiced tea offers the perfect blend of flavour, comfort, and health benefits, making it a wonderful winter staple. Brew up a pot, settle into your favourite chair, and enjoy a moment of cosy warmth while knowing you’re nourishing your body
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a cup of warm, spiced tea. This tea combines the rich flavours of cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and black pepper, finished with a hint of honey. Not only does it taste wonderful, but it’s also filled with warming, health-promoting ingredients that make it perfect for colder months.
Whether you’re looking to stay cosy by the fire, stave off a winter chill, or support your immune system, this spiced tea is just what you need. Read on for the full recipe and to learn how these spices support wellness from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western perspectives.
This spiced tea combines the comforting warmth of traditional winter spices with benefits that help soothe and strengthen the body during colder months
Warming Tea Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups of water
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
4 black peppercorns (or a small pinch of ground black pepper)
1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cloves, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, cardamom pods, and peppercorns.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10–15 minutes to allow the spices to fully release their flavours.
Remove from heat and strain the tea into your favourite mug. Add honey to taste and stir until dissolved.
Sip and savour your warming spiced tea, ideally with a cosy blanket and a good book!
The Health Benefits of this warming Tea
This spiced tea isn’t just a treat for the senses; it’s also packed with beneficial properties that support wellness during the colder months. Here’s a look at what each ingredient can offer for your health.
-Cloves In TCM, cloves are used to dispel internal cold and promote circulation, particularly in the stomach and spleen, which can ease digestive issues and reduce nausea. From a Western perspective, cloves are rich in antioxidants and have antimicrobial properties, which can help soothe sore throats and boost immunity.
-Cinnamon Cinnamon is valued in TCM for its ability to warm the body, support the kidneys, and stimulate circulation—perfect for keeping hands and feet warm during winter. In Western herbalism, cinnamon is praised for its antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory effects, and potential to help regulate blood sugar levels.
-Ginger As a well-known warming herb in TCM, ginger supports the lungs and stomach, easing symptoms like chills, congestion, and nausea. Western medicine highlights ginger’s digestive benefits and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relieve respiratory symptoms and boost immune health.
-Cardamom In TCM, cardamom is known to aid digestion and invigorate the stomach, balancing the body’s Qi (vital energy). It’s also thought to enhance overall energy levels. From a Western perspective, cardamom can support digestive health, reduce bloating, and promote relaxation with its soothing aroma.
-Black Pepper Black pepper is used in TCM to stimulate circulation and support digestion. Its warming nature is ideal for alleviating cold symptoms and congestion. Western nutrition recognises black pepper’s anti-inflammatory effects and its ability to enhance nutrient absorption, making it a powerful addition to this tea.
-Honey Honey is valued in TCM for moistening dryness and soothing the lungs, making it ideal for alleviating winter coughs and sore throats. Western herbalism praises honey for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it a perfect, natural sweetener that adds a gentle boost to the immune system.
This Tea is Ideal for Cold Weather
Boosts Digestion: Ginger, cloves, and cardamom support digestion, reduce bloating, and ease nausea.
Enhances Circulation: Cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper help keep the body warm and energised.
Supports Immunity: Antioxidant-rich cloves and honey help protect the body from winter colds.
Eases Respiratory Symptoms: Ginger and honey are soothing for sore throats, and cinnamon and cardamom help relieve congestion.
Balances and Warms the Body: According to TCM, these ingredients balance cold symptoms and invigorate Qi, promoting warmth and vitality.
Perfect for warming up and boosting health in colder months. Simple, soothing, and delicious.
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