Hot Tea Recipes

Warm your bones with a cuppa! Any of these hot tea recipes, including spice tea and herbal tea recipes, are sure to do the trick.

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Chaider

1 review

Chaider is the versatile fall drink that plays just as well at brunch as it does at happy hour. Spike it or sip it straight!

What Is Hojicha, and How Does It Compare to Matcha?

Toasty, nutty and wonderfully mellow, this Japanese tea is quietly stealing matcha's spotlight.


Hot Apricot Chai Cocktail

This lovely wintertime cocktail is a hit with my friends for its rich flavor and easy prep. I like to...


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Hetal Vasavada’s Matchai Tiramisu

This matcha and chai (matchai!) tiramisu blends the earthy bitterness of matcha with the warm, spiced comfort of chai. The...


Harvest Apple Cider

2 reviews

I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland

Golden Milk

2 reviews

Golden milk—also known as a turmeric latte or turmeric milk—is a creamy milk-based drink made with turmeric and warming spices....


Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

4 reviews

What’s better than having hot cocoa on demand? Not much! With this homemade hot cocoa mix, dreams become reality.

Apple Tea

1 review

The delicious apple tea transforms scraps into a cozy beverage filled with warm flavors.


7 Best Tea Subscription Boxes for Gifting and Sipping

We tested 12 clubs and more than 30 varieties to find the best tea subscription box options for newbies, seasoned...


What Is High Tea?: Your Guide to 3 Types of Tea Traditions

Find your answer to "What is high tea?" and more with this explainer on the time-honored traditions of English tea.


How to Steep Tea

It's time to cozy up and learn how to steep tea. We'll tell you how to make a cup (or...


Cherry Limeade Sweet Tea

1 review

Sweet tea and cherry limeade are two of my favorite summer libations. So I decided to combine them—the result is...


Maple Hot Chocolate

4 reviews

When I first developed this version of hot chocolate, my husband was quite skeptical. But after one taste, his doubts...


Mexican Hot Chocolate

3 reviews

Cold winter days beg for a sweet, warming and creamy beverage, but this Mexican hot chocolate recipe does even better....


Hot Cranberry Cider

2 reviews

Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy—just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it...

Hot Cocoa Mix

4 reviews

In just a few quick minutes, you can whip together an old-fashioned treat certain to be enjoyed by all at...


Peachy Spiced Cider

2 reviews

Welcome guests with the inviting aroma of this warm beverage. I served this spiced cider at a cookie exchange and...


Flavored Mocha Drink Mix

2 reviews

I rely on vanilla and almond extracts to get two great flavors from one hot beverage mix. At Christmastime, you...


Touch-of-Mint Iced Tea

1 review

My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It's a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.—Martha...


Raspberry Iced Tea

17 reviews

This raspberry iced tea recipe is easy to make and super customizable since you can toggle the ratio of sugar...


Mexican Mocha Mix

This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts


Mocha Eggnog

9 reviews

This chocolaty twist on traditional eggnog will spread good cheer at your Christmas or New Year's celebration. My family makes...


Orange Spiced Cider

Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness...


Warm Spiced Cider Punch

4 reviews

This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The...

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Mulled Dr Pepper

8 reviews

When neighbors or friends visit us on a chilly evening, I'll serve this warm Dr Pepper with it's spicy undertones...


Chai

12 reviews

Chai (rhymes with "pie") is the word for tea in some parts of the world, but in India, it's a...


Hot Spiced Lemon Drink

2 reviews

I received this recipe from a lady in our church who is an excellent cook. She has shared several slow-cooker...


Raspberry Sweet Tea

4 reviews

You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing, spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor...


Ghostly Hot Cocoa

1 review

Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out...


Arnold Palmer

13 reviews

Quench your thirst with our simple Arnold Palmer recipe, a refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade concentrate. Ready in...