With the beginning of autumn, the weather gradually starts to cool down, the rainy and gloomy days come and the first colds and viral diseases begin. In this period, the body especially needs support. A good solution to improve tonicity and mood and strengthen defenses this season is a cup of warm tea.
In contrast to the summer period, when it is recommended to drink green, red and black teas, in autumn herbal ingredients are more suitable, especially those that are warming. We're going to give you some ideas for a delicious autumn tea to enjoy, while contributing to health benefits.
Ginger Tea
The composition of ginger includes vitamins A, B, amino acids, iron, potassium, phosphorus, zinc. It has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, cleanses the liver, stimulates brain activity and promotes weight loss. It also contains a large amount of vitamin C, so it is recommended for colds.
Grate a fresh ginger root. Then add water. Cover with a lid and leave it to boil for 15-20 minutes. After cooling, add lemon juice and honey. If you decide to use dried ginger, then keep in mind, that the beneficial properties of the tea are reduced.
Cranberry Tea
This autumn tea is especially rich in antioxidants and cranberries are one of the lowest-calorie fruit - only 26 calories per 100 grams. Cranberry tea has high antimicrobial properties and cranberry components protect blood vessels from cholesterol plaques.
Research conducted in the 20th century proved that cranberry drinks enhanced the effect of antibiotic drugs, so doctors often recommend drinking cranberry tea in the treatment of inflammation.
In autumn, we suggest trying cranberry tea with orange. For it you will need: 100 grams of blueberries, half an orange, honey, cinnamon, 1 piece of ginger root. Place a pot of water on the stove to boil. The orange should be poured with boiling water and should be cut into small slices.
Then mix the orange with the blueberries. In the resulting mixture, add a tablespoon of green tea, a small piece of ginger and a cinnamon stick. All this is poured with boiling water and left to boil for 1 minute. Then you need to infuse the tea for 15 minutes. After the time is up, add as much honey as you like, strain the drink and pour it into glasses.
Thyme Tea
Thyme is a popular addition to black and green teas. Thyme tea not only energizes, but also heals. With the addition of honey, it can be drunk for illnesses of the respiratory system for an expectorant effect, as a source of vitamins C and B, zinc, potassium and copper. This tea improves immunity, lowers blood pressure, improves memory and mood.
To prepare healthy autumn tea, pour a teaspoon of dried thyme into a cup of boiling water, boil for 3-5 minutes and leave it to infuse for 10 minutes. Then strain and serve it with honey. You can add mint, oregano, rosehip, orange peel and lemon juice to thyme tea.
Mint Tea
This drink has sedative properties. It will help you relax after a hard day's work, provide you with a healthy and sound sleep and in the morning will give you vigor and strength. In addition, freshly brewed mint tea effectively combats stress. For colds, the drink can relieve the symptoms and it is also good for headaches.
For autumn days, you can try mint and wild apple tea. Add 1 teaspoon of mint leaves and finely chopped wild apple fruit to half a liter of boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes on low heat and then infuse for another 10 minutes under the lid. Strain and optionally serve it with honey, cinnamon and fresh mint leaves.
Linden tea
Linden tea is an incredibly healthy, aromatic and sweet drink with a wonderful aroma. It is recommended for colds, fights inflammation, relieves pain, improves digestion, balances blood pressure and also has a pronounced sedative effect.
This warming autumn drink is best boiled in a preheated teapot or pot. Pour a few spoonfuls of linden blossom with hot water and leave it boil over low heat for 5-10 minutes. The tea will be even tastier if you add honey or jam, candied fruit or mint leaves to it.
Rosehip tea
Rosehip tea perfectly refreshes, improves immunity and fights against colds due to the content of a large amount of vitamin C. It also helps with anemia, diseases of cardiovascular dystonia and the gastrointestinal tract.
To properly extract vitamin C from rosehips, you don't have to boil them! Put 1 tablespoon of crushed dried rosehips in a glass of boiling water and leave them to soak for several hours. To keep the tea warm, you can infuse it in a thermos or in a container with a lid, wrapped in woolen cloth. Then strain it and you can add honey to it.
Blackcurrant tea
Blackcurrant tea is recommended for boosting immunity, treating and preventing flu and colds. It is also useful for people with hypertension and diabetes and those prone to obesity, as it contains linolenic acid, which promotes the breakdown of body fat. But there are also people for whom blackcurrant tea is contraindicated for - those whose body is at increased risk of thrombosis, as well as those who have had heart attacks and strokes.
Boil in a liter of boiling water 2 tablespoons of green tea and 2 tablespoons of white tea and 1 teaspoon of blackcurrant leaves and 1 tablespoon of blackcurrants. Infuse the drink for 15 minutes, then strain and pour it into glasses, by adding a teaspoon of blackcurrant juice to each. For decoration, you can put a few blackcurrant grains in each glass and add 2-3 mint leaves.
Chai masala
The birthplace of the drink, whose name translates as "tea with spices", is believed to be India. This unusual drink is a mixture of tea with Indian spices and herbs, brewed with milk. There are many recipes for its preparation. Most often, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice are added to this aromatic drink. This tea warms well, energizes, has a beneficial effect on the human immune system, gives energy and strength. It is also known for its excellent taste.
We are going to offer you an easy option for chai masala. You will need 3 cups of water, 4 cloves (spice), a pinch of ground cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, a pinch of ground cardamom, 1 cup of milk, 2 tsp. brown sugar, 1/2 tbsp. fresh ginger, 1 tsp. black tea. When the water boils, add the spices: cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg. Boil for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, finely chop a piece of ginger to make half a tablespoon of chopped pulp. Add it to the water. After 3 minutes, add the milk, sugar and leave it toboil for another 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat. Add tea (preferably Indian varieties) - let it boil for about three minutes and serve it.
Fruit tea
You can call it hot compote. Slices of apple, pear or quince, boiled with water and a leaf of geranium or added fruit to black tea will bring you freshness and warmth, will supply energy and strength to your body during the cool autumn days. Children will especially enjoy the aromatic fruity taste. If desired, you can add aromatic herbs, sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger and lemon juice.
There are probably many more ideas for warm autumn drinks, but we hope we have been helpful with our few suggestions. We wish you a cozy and warm autumn with a cup of tea and a good mood!
