Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a warm, comforting drink. Whether you're looking for something sweet and indulgent, or something a little more herbal and refreshing, there's a winter drink recipe on this list for everyone.
One of the most popular winter drinks is hot chocolate. There are so many variations to choose from, including classic hot cocoa, white hot chocolate, and Mexican hot chocolate, which is made with spices like cinnamon and chili pepper. If you're a coffee lover, you'll want to try out some of the coffee-based drinks on this list, like mocha coffee or a creamy pumpkin spice latte.
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- Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)
- Barley Tea (Boricha)
- Honey Lemon Tea
- Mint Tea and its Benefits
- Bubble Tea (Boba Milk Tea)
- Taro Milk Tea (Taro Bubble Tea)
- Masala Chai (Masala Tea)
- Starbucks Chai Tea Latte Copycat
- Dirty Chai Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Lemon Ginger Tea
- Atole
- Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
- White Hot Chocolate
- Mexican Hot Chocolate
- Hot Cocoa
- Café De Olla
- Mocha Coffee
- Black Coffee Recipe (Hot and Iced Black Coffee)
But winter drinks aren't just limited to chocolate and coffee. There are plenty of delicious, non-caffeinated options as well. Golden milk, made with turmeric and milk, is a great way to warm up and get a boost of antioxidants. Barley tea, or boricha, is a popular Korean drink that's both refreshing and comforting. And if you're feeling under the weather, a cup of lemon ginger tea or a soothing mint tea might be just what you need.
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Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk)
Golden Milk or Turmeric Milk is a healthy and traditional Indian drink. It is usually made with milk, turmeric powder, ginger and a few Indian spices. It is one of the age-old, comforting home remedies with a lot of health benefits. This Golden milk is usually served before bed.
Barley Tea (Boricha)
Barley Tea or Boricha is a healthy and nut-like flavored detox drink. It is traditionally made with roasted Barley kernel and water and is one of the staple drinks in Korea. This Barley Tea is usually enjoyed either hot or cold and served at any time of the day.
Honey Lemon Tea
Lemon Tea with Honey is healthy, comforting, and soothing drink. It is usually made with black tea, lemon, and honey that is loaded with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, vitamins, and minerals. This Homemade Lemon Tea is one of the best drinks that helps with a sore throat, cold, cough, digestion, and also in weight loss.
Mint Tea and its Benefits
Mint Tea is a flavorful, refreshing, and perfect thirst-quenching tea. It is usually prepared with fresh spearmint, peppermint, or other types of mint leaves, green, or black tea, lemon juice, and honey. This refreshing green mint tea is one the best healthy drinks to serve in summer with a lot of ice cubes or as a comforting hot drink in winter.
Bubble Tea (Boba Milk Tea)
Bubble Tea also called Boba Milk Tea is a sweet, chewy, and authentic Taiwanese Tea. It is usually prepared with tapioca pearls, black tea powder, milk, and sweetener. This Boba Milk Tea tastes great similar to your favorite fast-food chain. And it can be a perfect warm drink to enjoy on cold winter days or the iced version on hot summer days.
Taro Milk Tea (Taro Bubble Tea)
Taro Milk Tea also called Taro Bubble Tea is a sweet, chewy, and creamy purple-colored Taiwanese drink. It is prepared with Taro Root Powder, milk, black or green tea, and black boba pearls. This Taro Bubble Tea is a perfect drink to enjoy on cold winter days or as iced on hot summer days.
Masala Chai (Masala Tea)
Masala Chai or Tea is an authentic Indian drink popular across the world for its spicy flavor and taste. It is traditionally made with black tea powder, freshly crushed spices, ginger, milk, and sugar. This Masala tea is a perfect refreshing drink and is typically served hot in the morning and evening.
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte Copycat
This Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte is a frothy, warm, spicy, and mildly sweet drink. It is usually made with black tea powder, chai masala, milk, brown sugar and it is also an adapted version of authentic Masala Chai from India. This Chai Tea Latte is a perfect drink to serve on cold winter days or when you crave a fancy drink at home.
Dirty Chai Latte
Dirty Chai Latte is a warm, spicy, and mildly sweet tea drink filled with flavors of fresh chai masala powder and espresso coffee. Dirty Chai is nothing but the Masala Chai an Indian spiced tea that is usually mixed with a shot of espresso and topped with milk foam. This homemade Dirty Chai Latte is one of the best winter drinks to enjoy on cold days and you can also relish the Iced Dirty Chai Latte on hot summer days.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte is a rich, creamy, and warm drink loaded with flavors of fall spices and pumpkin. It is usually prepared with milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla essence, espresso coffee, and sweetener. This homemade Pumpkin Spice latte is easy to make a drink and tastes similar to your favorite Starbucks and is usually enjoyed during fall and cold winter days.
Lemon Ginger Tea
Lemon Ginger tea is a warm, sweet, and spicy comforting drink loaded with a lot of health benefits. It is typically prepared with fresh ginger root, lemon, and honey that is steeped in hot boiling water. This ginger lemon tea with honey is served either hot or cold in the morning or before bed. It is considered to be a homemade remedy for cold, cough, sore throat, stomach bloating, etc.
Atole
Atole is a sweet, creamy, and traditional Mexican drink. It is usually made with Masa Harina, milk, cinnamon stick, and vanilla essence, and sweetened with Piloncillo (dark brown cane sugar). This Mexican Atole is one of the best healthy drinks that can be perfect to serve for breakfast, after-dinner snacks, or for comforting yourself on cold winter days.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy treat made with fresh dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and milk. The cocoa powder and chocolate are melted in milk until it is slightly thick and then served with whipping cream or marshmallows. This Homemade Hot Chocolate is one of the best drinks to enjoy on cold winter days or when a chocolate craving hits you!
White Hot Chocolate
White Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy and silky smooth chocolate drink. It is usually prepared with white chocolate, steamed milk, and vanilla essence. This White Hot Chocolate is one of the perfect drinks to enjoy on cold winter days or whenever you crave a treat.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Mexican Hot Chocolate is a rich, thick and spicy drink filled with flavors of chocolate and spices. It is usually made with milk, semi sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, paprika, and cinnamon powder. This homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate is one of the best drinks to enjoy on cold winter days to keep yourself cozy and warm.
Hot Cocoa
Hot Cocoa is a rich, smooth and delicious chocolate drink filled with flavors of fresh cocoa and vanilla. It is usually prepared with milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and brown sugar. This Homemade Hot Cocoa is one of the best drinks to enjoy as a treat or to keep you warm on cold winter days.
Café De Olla
Café De Olla is a sweet, strong, and mildly spiced traditional Mexican Coffee beverage. It is usually made with Mexican coffee grounds, Piloncillo/Panela (dark brown sugar), cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves. This spiced Mexican Café De Olla is usually served in the morning along with breakfast, evening, during Christmas, and especially in winter months to make the body warm from the inside out.
Mocha Coffee
Mocha Coffee is a rich, and creamy latte-type drink filled with chocolate flavors. This coffee shop-style drink is typically made with espresso, chocolate, sugar, and frothy milk in both hot and iced versions. This Mocha Coffee is a perfect drink to satisfy the coffee craving and the best part is it is easily made at home without any special tools.
Black Coffee Recipe (Hot and Iced Black Coffee)
The black coffee recipe is usually prepared in hot, iced, or cold versions. It is a strong, rich, and refreshing drink that has many health benefits to kick-start your day. It is traditionally brewed with fresh coffee bean powder or instant powder without creamer or milk. It can be enjoyed hot to refresh your morning breakfast or the cold to knock the heat in summer.
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