Hot Tea Recipes

The non-coffee, after-meal drink. White coffee isn't coffee at all. It is a simple mixture of hot water, orange blossom water, and flavored honey.

This is a simple detox tea. Lemon verbena is delicious! I came across it while I was picking up my summer herb plants last spring. I had never heard of it before but learned it is good for cooking and tea. Little did I know this little herb has some amazing detox and medicinal benefits. I love lemon but hate what the acid does to my teeth. With lemon verbena you get the flavor of lemon without the acid.

This is an old family favorite, handed down from my great-grandmother. The holidays officially begin with Christmas carols and my favorite hot spiced tea! Definitely a seasonal comfort beverage for me! I prefer to use fresh juices with pulp. The flavors are different. Canned pineapple in light syrup is best. Set the pineapple chunks aside for the rest of your holiday baking. Store leftovers in refrigerator and reheat as needed.

Easy version of chai tea, using whole spices and sweetened condensed milk. To vary the flavor, try adding a bit of star anise, fennel, allspice, vanilla bean, or nutmeg. For a sweeter tea, stir in a bit of brown sugar.

This is a delicious dry spiced tea mix which can be packed in jars and given as gifts. It can also be prepared sugar free by using sugar free orange flavored drink mix and sugar free iced tea mix.

I found this tea on a recent trip to the UAE but have learned that it is popular all over the Middle East. Roughly translated, karak chai means 'strong tea'. It differs from Masala chai by using fewer spices, slightly stronger tea, evaporated milk, and lump sugar. I make up a big batch in the morning and drink it throughout the day. It's nice chilled or reheated.

Once upon a time, tea was expensive. This became a way of stretching money and still tastes great.

This is a super-easy and slightly sweetened ginger-infused water that can be served hot or iced.

This exotic tea uses cardamom, cinnamon and pepper for flavor. Stir in milk to taste.

Delightful twist on hot tea. I was given this after having my third baby in the hospital. This tea helps with upset stomachs, nausea, and is just tasty.

This chai tea is hot, spicy, and has a hint of the exotic...gotta love it!

This is a great way to make masala chai from scratch in just a few minutes!

The sweet, licorice-taste of fennel seeds contrasts nicely with fresh ginger in this easy tea that can be served either hot or cold.

Not everyone will be a fan of this earthy, sweet drink. Depends what tea you use really. I use Earl Grey Black Tea, but you can use any tea you love. Try out this unique drink.

Hibiscus is a beautiful flower that does so much for our health and it tastes great! This tea is a phenomenal summer tea and is excellent served iced. It's also good to have warm before bed. This tea is great no matter how it's served, so sit back and enjoy this easy-to-make herbal tea!

In Russia, the apple season begins on St. Ilia's day, August 2. Here is the sweet, hot apple tea drink my grandma still makes for chilly autumn evenings.

Indian Railroad-style Chai: this is the real stuff served out of trays and passed through the windows at railroad stops all over India. If you can find mamri tea pearls from India, use 1/4 cup of that in place of the tea bags.

Delicious warm tea made with fresh ginger, green tea, and apple cider.

Refreshing sour tea I found in Dubai. Great for settling upset tummies, too. Serve hot or cold.

Nothing powdered or instant here. Just pure natural flavors to sip on a cold winter day. Smells great while it's brewing too. Vitamin C never tasted so good!

Cider vinegar adds a sweet, tangy taste to this hot, honey-sweetened tea that tastes very similar to a cup of hot apple cider.

Love Chai tea but not the carbs or the dairy in it? Try this wonderful Paleo and low-carb version with coconut milk, lightly sweetened with honey and shredded coconut.

This is a fragrant hot beverage tailor-made for the holidays. The scent of cloves and cinnamon will perfume your home.

Lebanese white coffee isn't coffee at all. It is hot water, rose water, and a touch of crystallized sugar. This is a beautiful after-meal drink for anyone who doesn't like coffee or for who may have over indulged. Try this over ice for a refreshing drink on a hot day.