Hot Tea Recipes

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Hot Tea Anyone?

I really love discovering new hot tea recipes! Not only is hot tea good for our health, hot tea recipes are often simply delicious.

January is National Hot Tea Month and there couldn't possibly be a better month to celebrate hot tea! After all, January is a very cold month and we are constantly looking for something to warm us up inside and out.

Even though we celebrate Hot Tea Month in January, most of us drink hot tea year round. There are many great hot tea recipes and it is often hard to choose a favorite hot tea, so we simply must sample them all!


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Hot tea is especially delicious when shared and served from a favorite tea pot or mug.

For your convenience, all teapots and featured items in this article are linked for purchase!

Choosing the Right Hot Tea Recipe

What is the Difference in Teas?



Green, Black, and Oolong tea are all made from the same tea leaves. It is the actual processing of the tea leaves that makes the difference.

Green teas ~ The leaves are steamed before they start to ferment. Tea leaves are not allowed to ferment for Green teas.

Black teas ~ The leaves are fermented for a limited time and then heated to stop further fermentation.

Oolong teas ~ The leaves are partially fermented.

Herbal teas ~ Not actually made from tea leaves.

Herbal Teas




Herbal teas are not made from tea leaves. They are drinks created with flower leaves, peels, spices and/or herbs.



Make Your Own Herbal Tea ~ From the National Gardening Association: Herbal Tea Recipes
Or Straight from the Farm: Herbal Tea Recipes

Black Tea




According to the Tea Association of the United States, "recent research findings have reported that drinking black tea may improve the body's defenses and quicken the response to bacteria and viruses."

This is just awesome news and an excellent reason to raise our tea cups and toast tea!



Green Tea



Green tea is considered to be healthiest tea. It is lower in caffeine and contains antioxidants that promote better health. Some studies show that it may even help prevent cancer, heart disease and tooth decay. Green tea also helps to increase your metabolism, which can result in slight weight loss and it helps lower cholesterol.

For more health information, see: Green Tea Health Benefits

Oolong Tea



Oolong Tea is often referred to as the "weight loss tea" and it seems it is more effective than green tea in aiding weight loss. Some report that it aids in the relief of eczema, diabetes and allergies.

Tea Time for Two Hearts Sharing Time

At the end of a long day, it is nice to sit, relax, and talk over a cup of tea! Somehow, hot tea just makes everything better.

Christmas is Really Not Over in January :)

Some of our guests could not be here on Christmas, so we are still celebrating, chatting, sipping tea and visiting in January, but I still enjoy the Christmas Teapots

Have a Spooky Time with Tea!

When October rolls around I will be thinking Halloween! I love this teapot for the month of October.

More Beautiful Teapots

Click on Either of These Featured Teapots to See a Selection of Teapots in Style or Design.

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Don't You Just Love Hot Tea Recipes!

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  • poddys May 26, 2012 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    I bought a box of Stash Moroccan Mint back from Florida last summer, and it's so good. I just can't get it in the UK, I tried everywhere online, and other brands I have tried just don't compare. I will bring a lot more back in July for sure. I never used to drink tea, but now I love a lot of herbal teas. Excellent recipes and ideas, I will have to try some.
  • Atreyusmommy May 4, 2012 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    I'm addicted to drinking hot tea everyday! Thanks for sharing these recipes. I really like your lens!
  • miaponzo Mar 26, 2012 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    I love all kinds of teas!!! Blessed!
  • queenofduvetcovers Mar 3, 2012 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    I love hot tea, especially green tea! =)
  • heehaw Feb 16, 2012 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    i love the tea mugs and tea pots. great lens.
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