With the temperature falling with each passing day, it’s difficult to ignore the desire to sleep in a comforter with a hot beverage in hand to warm yourself up.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, home remedies for decent living is quickly increasing in demand, and Indians specialize in the most exclusive uses of spices and herbs, whether adding them to food or hot drinks.
People in several regions across the country have their own special and healthy drinks which are made using various spices and are a must-try.
Here is a list of some famous beverages that will keep a person satisfied on winter nights or start those miserable mornings.
Masala Tea
Everyone’s favourite masala chai tops the list. Made from a blend of mild spices like cloves, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, basil leaves, this desi tea needs no introduction as it is available across the country. This traditional touch of adding spices to tea is done to add flavour and warmth to sustain the cold weather, and the health benefits of these ingredients cannot be
ignored.
Turmeric milk
The next drink is very popular in every Indian household and everyone has consumed it at least once in their entire lifetime. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric milk is a favourite home remedy for all moms-to-be. It helps in curing body aches, improving immunity and metabolism. The combination of turmeric and black pepper helps in curing sore throat, cold cough, fever and also has antiviral and anti-cancer properties.
Rasam
Rasam, a traditional South Indian drink, is a mixture of ginger, spices, tamarind and vegetables tempered with mustard and curry leaves, making it a delicious addition to the winter season. The variety of spices in rasam helps one stay hydrated and warm. Not only this, but it also cures sore throat, flu, cold and cough.
Kashmiri kahawai
Kahwa, a classic Kashmiri tea, is very helpful in staying warm and fortifying immunity and metabolism, as it contains cloves with green tea leaves, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and dried fruits.