Introduction
Warm infused teas bring comfort, calm, and gentle flavor to a cold New Year season. These drinks are simple to prepare, fragrant, and perfect for sharing with guests or enjoying during quiet evenings. Each recipe highlights soothing ingredients that steep beautifully together and create relaxing sips for winter gatherings.
1. Honey-Ginger Lemon Tea
A classic winter drink with bright citrus and warm ginger heat.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Fresh ginger slices — 8–10
- Lemon slices — 4
- Honey — 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Add ginger to hot water and steep 8 minutes.
- Add lemon and honey.
- Stir until blended.
How to Serve It
Add extra lemon slices on top.
2. Chamomile Mint Relaxer
A soothing mix that feels calming after long days.
Ingredients
- Chamomile tea bag — 1
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Fresh mint — 6 leaves
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep chamomile 5 minutes.
- Add mint and honey.
- Stir gently.
How to Serve It
Add a sprig of mint for aroma.
3. Apple-Cinnamon Steep
A cozy tea that feels perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Apple slices — ½ cup
- Cinnamon stick — 1
- Maple syrup — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add apple slices and cinnamon to hot water.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Sweeten with maple syrup.
How to Serve It
Leave the cinnamon stick in the mug.
4. Lavender Earl Grey Cup
The floral notes blend smoothly with Earl Grey’s citrus aroma.
Ingredients
- Earl Grey tea bag — 1
- Hot water — 1 cup
- Dried lavender — ¼ tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep Earl Grey 4 minutes.
- Add lavender and sugar.
- Let sit 2 minutes more.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle crushed lavender sparingly.
5. Ginger-Peach Infusion
A fruity winter tea that brings a hint of summer sweetness.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Peach slices — ½ cup
- Fresh ginger — 5 slices
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add ginger and peach to water.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Stir in honey.
How to Serve It
Add extra peach slices.
6. Rosemary Citrus Steam
Fresh herbs and citrus create a bright, soothing winter sip.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Orange slices — 4
- Rosemary sprig — 1
- Sugar — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add rosemary and orange to water.
- Steep 8 minutes.
- Stir in sugar.
How to Serve It
Garnish with a rosemary tip.
7. Hibiscus Cranberry Warmer
A tart and warm tea perfect for holiday evenings.
Ingredients
- Dried hibiscus — 1 tbsp
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Cranberries — ¼ cup
- Honey — 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Steep hibiscus 8 minutes.
- Add cranberries and honey.
- Stir to blend.
How to Serve It
Add a few whole cranberries on top.
8. Cinnamon Vanilla Comfort Tea
Sweet, fragrant, and perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Cinnamon stick — 1
- Vanilla bean scrapings — ¼ tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add cinnamon and vanilla to water.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Sweeten with sugar.
How to Serve It
Leave the cinnamon stick in for aroma.
9. Pear-Ginger Steam Cup
A mellow fruity tea with a gentle spicy kick.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Pear slices — ½ cup
- Ginger slices — 5
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add ginger and pear.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Add honey.
How to Serve It
Add a fresh pear fan on top.
10. Minty Green Tea Blend
Refreshing but warm enough for winter evenings.
Ingredients
- Green tea bag — 1
- Hot water — 1 cup
- Fresh mint — 6 leaves
- Sugar — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep green tea 3 minutes.
- Add mint and sugar.
- Rest 2 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add mint at the rim.
11. Spiced Orange Ginger Tea
A citrusy tea with cozy spice notes.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Orange slices — 4
- Ginger — 6 slices
- Cinnamon — 1 stick
- Honey — 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Add ginger, orange, and cinnamon.
- Steep 12 minutes.
- Stir in honey.
How to Serve It
Add an orange wheel on top.
12. Lemon Balm Relaxing Brew
A calming herbal cup great for winding down.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Lemon balm leaves — 8
- Lemon slice — 1
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep lemon balm 7 minutes.
- Add lemon and honey.
How to Serve It
Add extra leaves for aroma.
13. Berry-Honey Herbal Cup
A sweet-tart drink filled with warm berry flavor.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Mixed berries — ½ cup
- Honey — 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add berries to water.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Stir in honey and lemon.
How to Serve It
Add a few berries on top.
14. Ginger Clove Spice Tea
A strong, warming tea with bold spice notes.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Ginger slices — 6
- Whole cloves — 4
- Brown sugar — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add ginger and cloves.
- Steep 12 minutes.
- Sweeten lightly.
How to Serve It
Serve with a clove-studded lemon wedge.
15. Coconut Lemongrass Tea
Smooth and fragrant with tropical comfort.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Lemongrass stalk — 1, crushed
- Coconut milk — 2 tbsp
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add lemongrass to water and steep 10 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and honey.
- Stir until blended.
How to Serve It
Add a thin lemongrass slice.
16. Golden Turmeric Tea
A soothing anti-chill tea with warm earthy flavor.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Turmeric — ½ tsp
- Ginger — 3 slices
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add ginger and turmeric.
- Steep 8 minutes.
- Add honey.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of turmeric on top.
17. Pomegranate Warm Tea
A tangy winter drink that feels refreshing yet warming.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Pomegranate seeds — ¼ cup
- Honey — 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Add seeds to water.
- Steep 8 minutes.
- Stir in honey.
How to Serve It
Add extra seeds on top.
18. Vanilla Chai Steep
A sweet spiced cup perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
- Chai tea bag — 1
- Hot water — 1 cup
- Vanilla extract — ¼ tsp
- Brown sugar — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep chai 5 minutes.
- Add vanilla and sugar.
- Stir gently.
How to Serve It
Add cinnamon dust on top.
19. Pineapple Ginger Tea
A fruity and warming balance in a simple brew.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Pineapple pieces — ½ cup
- Ginger — 5 slices
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add pineapple and ginger.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Add honey.
How to Serve It
Top with a pineapple wedge.
20. Sage Apple Steep
Herbal and fruity with cozy winter depth.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Sage leaves — 4
- Apple slices — 4
- Maple syrup — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add sage and apples.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Sweeten with maple syrup.
How to Serve It
Add a fresh sage leaf.
21. Blackberry-Thyme Tea
A rich berry infusion with gentle herbal notes.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 2 cups
- Blackberries — ½ cup
- Thyme sprig — 1
- Honey — 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Add berries and thyme.
- Steep 10 minutes.
- Add honey.
How to Serve It
Garnish with a tiny thyme sprig.
22. Spiced Chai Orange Tea
A citrus twist on a winter chai classic.
Ingredients
- Chai tea bag — 1
- Hot water — 1 cup
- Orange slice — 2
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Steep chai 5 minutes.
- Add orange slices and honey.
How to Serve It
Add a thin orange round.
23. Ginger Lemon-Basil Brew
A clean and aromatic blend with refreshing notes.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Lemon slices — 3
- Basil leaves — 5
- Ginger — 3 slices
- Honey — 1 tsp
Instructions
- Add ginger, basil, and lemon.
- Steep 8 minutes.
- Add honey.
How to Serve It
Add a basil leaf on top.
24. Maple Cinnamon Herbal Cup
A smooth, warm drink perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
- Hot water — 1 ½ cups
- Cinnamon stick — 1
- Maple syrup — 1 tbsp
- Lemon slice — 1
Instructions
- Add cinnamon to water and steep 10 minutes.
- Add maple syrup and lemon.
How to Serve It
Serve with the cinnamon stick left inside.
Conclusion
These infused-tea drinks bring comfort, color, and warmth to the New Year season. Each blend is simple, soothing, and easy to share with loved ones. Keep this list handy for evenings, gatherings, or relaxing weekends, and enjoy the cozy flavors in every cup.
