Brewing Your Own Winter Tonic Tea at Home

Warming and nutritive herbs make powerful allies for the winter season!

It is this time of year where the body begins to slow down looking inward in order to heal what lies deeper within. This winter tonic tea invites both introspection and quiet solace within each sip, with notes of earthiness and spice. Watch the video above for a closer look into how to brew your own winter tonic tea using common pantry spices!

Winter Tonic Tea Recipe

Serves 1-2

Ingredients

1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 tsp ashwagandha (optional, but recommended) 
Local raw honey to taste 
2 cups milk of your choice

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until slightly warm and frothy. If you desire a warmer drink pour the frothy tonic into a pot and gently heat it to a low simmer before serving. If you do not have a blender, use a whisk to incorporate all the ingredients while gently heating in a pot over medium low heat.

*If you wish to take this tonic up a notch, replace the dried turmeric for 1 oz of turmeric juice and the dried ginger for 1/2 oz of ginger juice

References

An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha

Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health

The Evolution of the Polyphenolic Contents and Some Antioxidant Properties of Aqueous Extracts of Garlic, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper and Their Mixture