When it's cold outside, a cup of hot tea is well suited. Of course, determining the type of hot tea you want to drink can be a bit challenging with the many varieties available.
Earl Grey Tea
Flavored with extracts from the bergamot orange, Earl Grey tea has long been a favorite for winter. Often served with milk or cream, Earl Grey is popular across the globe although some countries prefer black teas with the Earl Grey distinction and others use green teas. In the winter, Earl Grey is served best in a large mug to warm the hands.
Peppermint Tea
The winter months bring thoughts of the holidays and holidays always include the delicious aroma and taste of peppermint. A holiday favorite both to drink and gift to others, peppermint tea is a natural choice for a day when it's too cold to venture out or at least cold enough to pretend winter has fully arrived. In addition to its crisp taste, peppermint tea is also touted to cure headaches and ward off the common cold - both typical complaints during the months the heater runs.
Chamomile Tea
Best known for its ability to calm the spirit and soothe you to sleep, chamomile tea is perfect for the first cold days of winter. Anxiety rides high in our every day lives, but when you finally have a chance to build a roaring fire and sit with a blanket and mug of tea, what better choice than chamomile - known to help you fall asleep more quickly and reduce stress and fatigue with every sip.
Linden Tea
When winter comes, so may the first colds of the season. When the weather has you in its grasp, linden tea is a great option as it helps to soothe cold and flu symptoms. Not only does the linden tea relieve anxiety and tension that often knots up your muscles during a cold, it can also help to reduce the fever that leaves you feeling so drained and under the weather.