Winter is the height of infectious diseases and colds. Drinking vitamin teas is a good help for enhancing immunity and avoiding diseases. They taste good and will be loved by the whole family.
One of the most famous vitamin drinks for the cold season is ginger tea. It can be drunk both for the prevention of colds and during illness for a speedy recovery.
To prepare 4 servings of the drink, you need: 2 ginger roots, a third of a lemon, 5-6 tablespoons of honey and spices to taste (you can use black or allspice peas, cinnamon, anise, cloves). The ginger should be peeled and cut into small wedges, the lemon should be cut into semicircles. All ingredients must be poured with hot water 70-80 ° C (but not boiling water, as it destroys the nutrients contained in the products), and leave to brew for 10-15 minutes. You can also brew a ginger drink in a thermos: in this case, it will infuse much better and become piquant and spicy.
Another well-known vitamin drink for winter is the cranberry or lingonberry drink. These berries contain a huge amount of vitamin C, which provides reliable prevention of acute respiratory infections and colds. In addition, the berry drink can be drunk both hot and cold.
To prepare 1 serving of cranberry vitamin drink, you need to take a handful of cranberries (can be frozen), 2 teaspoons of honey, 5-7 sheets of fresh or dried mint, 4-5 rosemary needles. All ingredients must be mixed, kneaded with a spoon and filled with water heated to 80 ° C. Hot drink can be used to treat colds and acute respiratory infections, as it has a good anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic effect.
