Tis the season for cozy sweaters, twinkling lights, and the sweet aroma of peppermint in the air! With candy canes and silver lanes that glow, you can’t help but think of peppermint during the holidays. With the winter rolling in and the snow falling, a hot cup of cooling peppermint tea can become a comforting reminder of the holiday spirit.
Peppermint Tea: The Holiday Hero
Peppermint tea, the cherished winter companion, is more than just a brew; it’s the holiday spirit in a cup! The plant itself is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint giving you the best of both worlds, much like combining Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is beautifully aromatic and it provides a cooling sensation that comes from the menthol.
Peppermint is extremely versatile and over the years it has been creeping into everything from toothpaste to candy canes. We like it best as a pure, herbal tea. We love it not only for its cooling and refreshing taste but also for all of the benefits that it provides. Peppermint is famously known for freshening breath, which peppermint tea can do, but it is also excellent for easing stress and helping the digestive system do its thing. This will come in handy when you end up overeating at the festive family feast.
It is even known for boosting your memory which might come in handy for remembering where you hide all the presents you’ve bought.
A Variety of Peppermint Options
As you know, peppermint can be found in so many things and teas are no exception. There are a variety of peppermint tea blends that make the tea that much cooler (pun intended). If you’re looking to mix up your holiday tea drink list, we’ve got you covered including a sweet little recipe for Peppermint Tea Hot Chocolate.
Peppermint Tea Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Peppermint Herbal Tea brewed strong
- 2 cups milk (you can use any variety)
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-4 tablespoons of sugar or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
- Whipped cream (optional, garnish)
- Crushed peppermint candy cane (optional, garnish)
- A candy cane (optional, garnish)
Instructions:
- Brew Fusion Teas Peppermint Herbal Tea according to packaging.
- Prepare the Cocoa Mixture:
- Gently warm 2 cups of milk over medium heat. Be careful not to let it boil.
- Once the milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar. Continue to whisk until the cocoa and sugar are completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Tea and Cocoa:
- Pour the brewed peppermint tea into the cocoa mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Serve:
- Pour peppermint tea hot cocoa into mugs.
- If desired, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies and/or place a candy cane as a stirrer for an extra festive touch.
- Enjoy:
- Savor the warm, minty, and chocolatey flavors of your peppermint tea hot cocoa!
This recipe serves 2-3 people and is a fun and festive way to make hot cocoa with a peppermint tea twist. You can adjust the sweetness and intensity of the peppermint to suit your taste.