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Immunity-boosting drinks are available everywhere these days. Never before have we been so cautious about our immunity. As we begin to prioritise our health over anything else - there are a few things that we must keep in mind right now. We have to understand that when it comes to immunity, you must not trust everything you hear about. Taking pills and medicines without consulting an expert is not advisable.  You can, however, try looking for some ideas in your kitchen, which are safe to opt. Yes, you heard us; your pantry is packed with many spices and herbs that are known to be immunity-boosters if consumed in moderation. Something as simple and soothing as tea or kadha could help you bolster your immunity in this flu season. We have a recipe that is sure to impress. This clove and cinnamon tea is a refreshing mix of health and taste. While clove has a nice hot and pungent flavour, cinnamon has mildly sweet tones. Together they make a combination that spells blockbuster. Th

THIS HOMEMADE VANILLA CHAI MIX IS AN EASY WAY TO ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE LATTE RIGHT AT HOME! JUST ADD STEAMED OR HOT MILK! Do you ever crave a sweet seasonal drink that’s not hot cocoa? Maybe you’re looking for something lighter to sip on, something with holiday spice, or something that’s just a little different. Well, a steaming mug of this spiced Vanilla Chai drink totally fits the bill! This recipe makes a batch of a powdered mix that’s easy to prepare, share, and store. Just whisk a few tablespoons of the mix with hot milk, and get ready to enjoy a mugful of seasonal goodness! In this recipe, tea is blended with powdered vanilla creamer for a rich, smooth taste. Dashes of cardamom, white pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and clove combine for a warm seasonal spice that hits the spot on a cold morning. You can drink Vanilla Chai any time of the day! Prepare it with caffeinated tea to give it a slight energy boost that’s more mild than coffee, or choose t

In India, Chai is one beverage that transcends all seasons. Even in the sweltering summer, when you do not feel like having anything hot, everybody yearns for a cup of milky tea to boost their senses! And when that tea is perked up with flavourful and aromatic cardamom, it is all the more exciting to the taste buds. Enjoy this tea hot and fresh with your favourite savouries, over the company of good friends, and it becomes an experience to remember. Preparation Time: 7 mins   Cooking Time: 4 mins   Total Time: 11 mins     Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp tea leaves 2 1/2 tbsp sugar 3 crushed cardamom (elaichi) 1 cup milk Method Combine 1 cup of water, tea leaves, sugar and cardamom, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 3 minutes. Add the milk, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving Energy 197 cal Protein 4.3 g Carbohydrates 24.9 g Fiber

GREEN TEA & IRISH WHISKEY PUNCH Author by Eden / photography by sugar and charm WHISKEY PUNCH – GREAT FOR PARTIES Punch is the perfect delivery method for alcohol when you want to throw a party but not get stuck behind the bar! Punch means you can have a glass of a delicious cocktail in your guests’ hands as they arrive. If you have it cold, then the punch will even out of the course of the party, starting out more potent then allowing the ice to dissolve and dilute it as the party goes on, great to keep festivities on track without overdoing it (too much – ha!) PUNCH ETIQUETTE Punch is the perfect crowd-pleaser, but make sure sure you have the right set up. A Punch bowl is obviously ideal but you can use a pot, bundt cake pan, soup tureen or any other container, just make sure it’s the right size for the number of guests. Have a ladle for guests to use. After a while some of the ingredients may settle at the bottom of the punch, so from time to time, use

Make your tea time creamy and sweet with milk tea. Super simple and delicious, my milk tea recipe is made special with half and a half and brown sugar. Milk Tea What is milk tea? In it’s most basic form, it’s tea with milk. That’s it. Oh, but wait, there’s more. Sure, you’ve got tea with a splash of milk but milk tea comes in a lot of different forms. When you add milk to an Earl Grey or English Breakfast, you’re drinking milk tea. Instead of cold milk, add frothed warm milk and you’ve got yourself a tea latte, which is milk tea. Add some boba balls to your milk tea and you’ve got a boba or bubble tea. Get some spices and black tea and you’ve got chai, an Indian version of milk tea. There’s also the popular Hong Kong-style milk tea which is made with evaporated or condensed milk. And finally, we have my version which is made with half & half and brown sugar. Smooth, sweet and creamy, just as milk tea should be. To Make This Milk Tea Assam black tea You can also use

SOUTHERN FRUIT TEA COCKTAIL D own South, we take our fruit tea  seriously . It’s a favorite beverage for just about every meal of the day and every season of the year, especially when the weather gets warm. It’s refreshing, full of my favorite citrus flavors, and easy to make. So it’s only  natural  that it gets a boozy twist, thus making it my absolute favorite party beverage to date. Behold, the Southern Fruit Tea Cocktail! Trust me, you’ll want to keep a pitcher of this cocktail on hand for spring and summer parties. SOUTHERN FRUIT TEA COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 2   quarts  Steamed Alston  Tea 1   cup   lemonade ½   cup   pineapple juice ½   cup   orange juice concentrate   thawed 1 ½   cups   dark rum sliced lemons   pineapple chunks, oranges, mint, and maraschino cherries for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients and stir well. garnish with fresh fruit. Something I really appreciate about this recipe is that it