When it comes to choosing teas for winter, there is no right or wrong blends to have in the cupboard – choose your favourites! However, we do have five recommendations to see you through those pesky colds, chilly nights and family fun.
Comfort Me – feel good tea
A hug in a cup, this botanical blend is part of our wellness range and features a smooth and round herbal fragrance. Caffeine-free and utterly calming, we recommend enjoying a cup after dinner to cleanse your palate and settle down before bed time. Made with a unique blend of different spices and herbs that marry well together; chamomile with its flowery style, spearmint and basil with the punchiness, all balanced together with sweet vanilla. The ginger gives it a mellow zing and the marjoram a hint of oregano flavour. A brew for a special occasion, big or small. Add Comfort Me to your collection of teas for winter.
Lemon, Citrus & Ginger – tea for when you feel ill
An everyday tea, ideal for moments you’re feeling under the weather. With a beautiful silvery colour comes an even better scent – citrusy, tangy and perfectly refreshing. Lemon, Citrus & Ginger provides the ideal pick-me-up, lemongrass combines with the finest Ceylon ginger and citrus for a caffeine-free immune boost. If you’ve a citrus lover this is a highly recommended blend and should certainly be one of your teas for winter.
Intense Chai – tea for every occasion
A must-try blend, packed with an extra punch. If you’re already a lover of chai, this one’s for you.
Surprisingly golden and bright in colour, our Intense Chai has a strong and spicy scent. The cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, fennel, clove and pepper are perfectly blended to create a cuppa that’s filled with extra goodness and antioxidant properties. Try it as a chai latte if you’re after an extra comforting tea break.
Super Berries – a herbal and fruity tea infusion
A blend that’ll get you in the spirits for the holiday season. Naturally caffeine-free South African rooibos tea and hibiscus is combined with the explosive, fruity flavours of real berries. A full bodied and flavour-packed tea with a little hint of sweetness and refreshing berry taste with every mouthful. If you’re after a deep and powerful fruity blend – go for Super Berries, it’ll be one of your favourite teas for winter.
Key ingredients to look out when choosing teas for winter
There are some key ingredients that make a great soul-warming cuppa to enjoy throughout winter. Some are immune-boosting, some are just the perfect flavours for a seasonal tea. Which do you look out for?
Ginger: Lightly spicy and perfect for warming you up from the inside on chilly days. Ginger is filled with antioxidant and antibacterial properties, helping to boost your immune system. Also known to settle nausea, ginger infused tea is a great one to see you through winter.
Cinnamon: Another warming spice that’s great for gifting your immune system a boost. Additionally, it’s the perfect flavouring for a seasonal cuppa. As the main ingredient in our chai blends, why not try a chai latte with hot milk and a sprinkle of dried cinnamon for the ultimate winter comfort?
Mint: Great for digestion, perfectly refreshing and enjoyed with Christmas chocolates. The aroma from mint tea can also be good for nasal relief if you have a cold.
Gifting teas for winter comforts
If you’re after more festive blends, you’ll want to try our limited edition seasonal teas for winter. Discover our Christmas gifting collection for interesting present ideas, filled with festive flavours. Blends include the likes of Gingerbread Treat, Ghostly Green, White Wonderland and Festive Spice.
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