11 Healthy Hot Drinks to Warm You Up
Updated: Feb. 12, 2020
Save money—and calories—while indulging with these healthy hot drinks. You'll never have to stop at a coffee shop again!
Warm Spiced Cider Punch
This is a nice warm-up punch—I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices is wonderful as the punch simmers in the slow cooker. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia
Lemon Thyme Green Tea
Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing that it’s like sipping summer from a cup. In our family we like to drink it on the porch, while enjoying the warm weather. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Hot Ginger Coffee
I like to sit by the fire and sip this coffee on a cold winter day. It’s a wonderful warmup after shoveling snow, skiing, skating or snowmobiling. —Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Sunburst Spiced Tea
Our home economists use oranges and lemon to lend a lovely citrus flavor to ordinary black tea. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Cinnamon Mocha Coffee
Most store-bought flavored coffees are quite expensive. So here’s a special early-morning beverage you can make at home. The aroma of cinnamon and cocoa makes this coffee hard to resist. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Spiced Hot Apple Cider
During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing while the cider is simmering! —Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
Lemon Spiced Tea
Cinnamon and honey really perk up the flavor of basic lemon tea. Add a splash of lemon extract to take this drink delightfully over the top. Adeline Russell, Hartford, Wisconsin
Vanilla-Almond Coffee
This recipe is perfect for any coffee lover. Instead of buying flavored coffees, I make my own using flavored extracts for baking. You can prepare this with decaffeinated coffee, too.—Tina Christensen, Addison, Illinois
Hot Apple Punch
With its soothing cinnamon seasoning, this fresh and flavorful apple punch is a must for Christmastime. —Dawn Supina, Edmonton, Alberta
Spiced Mint Tea
This delightful recipe makes teatime special. Dress up this homemade fresh mint tea with spices and a bit of honey if you like. —Ione Banks, Jefferson, Oregon
Winter Herb Tea Mix
This caffeine-free option is a sweet-spicy blend of mint, sage, rosemary, thyme and honey that melts away winter blahs. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
