Cinnamon Christmas Tea Blend
Warm spices such as nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon create the perfect Christmas tea blend. It’s the holidays in a cup! Enjoy a cozy mug of Christmas tea with a splash of milk and drizzle of honey.
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Christmas Tea Spices
- Star Anise – Aids in digestion and relieves stomach cramps.
- Cloves – Aids in digestion, fights infection, improves memory, and is an aphrodisiac.
- Cinnamon – Warming spice, calms digestion, and improves circulation.
- Cardamom – Aids in digestion and is an aphrodisiac.
- Black Pepper – Fights inflammation and warming spice.
- Nutmeg – Aids in digestion, relieves muscle spasms , and warming spice.
- Ginger – Aids in digestion, improves circulation, and is a warming herb.
How to Use Christmas Tea Blend
- After a meal – Nearly all of the spices in the Christmas tea blend aid in digestion by relaxing stomach cramps and easing indigestion. After a heavy, holiday meal, this warm Christmas tea is the perfect way to relax and digest.
- Gift to a friend – Mix up this Christmas tea blend, package it in a cute little bag, and gift it to a friend with a new tea mug. It’s a great, thoughtful gift for anyone in your life.
- Mix with coffee – Dirty chai drinks (a blend of chai tea and coffee) are all the rage! This Christmas tea blend tastes great when blended with strong coffee and mixed with a little sweet cream.
Cinnamon Christmas Tea Blend
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servings5
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minutesWarm spices such as nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon create the perfect Christmas tea blend. It’s the holidays in a cup! Enjoy a cozy mug of Christmas tea with a splash of milk and drizzle of honey.
Serve with:
– Milk & honey
– Mixed with coffee (similar to dirty chai tea)
Other Tea Blends:
– Soothing Tea for Coughs
– Herbal Immunity Tea
– Calming Herbal Tea Blend
Ingredients
6 g star anise
6 g cloves
12 g crushed cinnamon sticks
3 g cardamom
2 g black pepper
2 g vanilla beans
20 g dried ginger
- Brew
2 tbsp Christmas tea blend
3 cups water
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the spices. If you prefer to crush the spices for a more even blend, pulse the them once or twice in a food processor. Do NOT grind into a powder.
- To brew into tea, place 2 tbsp of the Christmas tea blend into an infusing teapot.
- Fill the pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Once the tea is boiling, take it off the heat and allow the tea to steep for 15 minutes.
- Sweeten your cup of tea with a splash of milk and drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Star anise
- Cloves
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Black pepper
- Vanilla bean
- Ginger
Equipment
How to Make Christmas Tea
- In a bowl, combine the spices. If you prefer to crush the spices for a more even blend, pulse the them once or twice in a food processor. Do NOT grind into a powder.
- To brew into tea, place 2 tbsp of the Christmas tea blend into an infusing teapot.
- Fill the pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Once the tea is boiling, take it off the heat and allow the tea to steep for 15 minutes.
- Sweeten your cup of tea with a splash of milk and drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
Storage
- Store the tea blend in a glass jar with a lid. Keep it sealed for freshness.
FAQ
- Can I use the powder version of these spices? No. You will need to use the whole spice (lightly crushed) in order to brew the tea.
- Can I use fresh ginger? Yes, you can use fresh ginger if you plan to brew immediately. Fresh ginger will go moldy in the tea blend if left on the counter.
- Do these spices have health benefits? Yes, each one of these spices are delicious and possess healing properties.
This delicious Christmas tea blend is like a warm, holiday hug! It’s the perfect cozy drink after a long day out in the cold! Easy to make, easy to gift, and yummy to drink.
