4 White Tea Recipe Ideas for This Winter

Winter is the perfect time for cozy, comforting moments. White tea will undoubtedly be your go-to for your winter evenings. From Chai Latte to Winter Detox Water, discover four warming white tea recipes to stock up on antioxidants at home!

Drink No. 1: The White Tea Chai Latte, the ultimate pampering moment

Chai Latte is a drink that combines pleasure and virtues, coming straight from India. Very popular in winter, it provides the body with its share of benefits to cope with periods of extreme cold. This drink is known for being anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial due to the spices it contains, notably cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The presence of White Tea also helps protect cells from skin aging and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A perfect drink for a relaxing and cozy moment at home.

The main ingredients

• 1 tsp Premium Organic White Tea
• 15 cl of vegetable milk (almond, rice, oat, hazelnut, etc.)
• 15 cl of water

Spices

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 pinch of freshly ground pepper
• 1 pinch of turmeric

Preparation

1. Add the milk, water, and various spices (cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, pepper, turmeric) to a saucepan. Heat without boiling, stirring regularly.
2. Remove from heat and add the white tea to the mixture. Let it steep for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture and pour it into a cup.
4. Finish with the finishing touch by sprinkling the White Tea Chai Latte with a little cinnamon. Enjoy!

You can also add foam to your chai. Simply heat the water with the spices and use a separate saucepan for the milk. Then blend the milk or use a milk frother. Pour the foam over your cup of white tea.

Drink No. 2: White Tea infusion flavored with maple syrup and winter spices

This recipe, inspired by our Canadian friends, contains real benefits thanks to the polyphenols present in maple syrup and white tea. This fragrant and spicy infusion is sure to comfort you on winter evenings.

Main ingredients

• 1 tsp Premium Organic White Tea
• 25 cl of water
• 15 ml of maple syrup

Spices

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cardamom pod
• 1/8 clove
• 1/2 star anise
• 1/2 long peppercorn
• 1 coriander seed
• 1/2 juniper berry
• 1/2 tsp ginger

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, heat all the ingredients over medium heat and let it infuse for 1 hour.
2. Pass through a sieve and serve immediately.

Drink No. 3: White Tea with Lemon to fight winter ailments

This third recipe is ideal for improving mood, reducing fatigue, and combating winter ailments (colds, coughs, etc.). It soothes the throat, aids digestion, and helps clear nasal passages. Lemon White Tea also works to cleanse the body, making it a great detox drink for January.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Premium Organic White Tea
• 25 cl of water
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• a few sprigs of thyme
• 1 tsp agave syrup or coconut nectar

Preparation

1. Heat the water to 80 degrees, then infuse your White Tea with thyme in a tea ball for 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Once infused, add fresh lemon juice and agave syrup (or coconut nectar). You're now ready to face the winter ailments!

Drink No. 4: Detox Water Winter White Tea with Citrus Fruits

This fourth and final recipe is ideal for consuming throughout the day for a complete body detox. White tea and citrus fruits aid weight loss, increase satiety, and restore energy. This drink will undoubtedly be your ally this winter!

Ingredients

• 1 liter of water
• 5g of white tea
• 1 lemon (preferably organic)
• 1 orange (preferably organic)
• 1 blood orange (preferably organic)
• 2-3 sprigs of thyme

Preparation

1. Heat the water to 80 degrees, then infuse your White Tea.
2. Wash the citrus fruits (lemon, orange, blood orange) and thyme thoroughly.
3. Cut them into thin slices.
4. Place the orange and lemon slices in a carafe, add the thyme and then the infused white tea.
5. Let it cool and place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least one night. Time to detox!