These Hot Wellness Drinks Are the New Green Juice
Things are heating up in the wellness world, thanks to chilly weather and our collective desire for a little morning health boost. While you might typically sip on a cold-pressed juice first thing in the morning, sometimes the frigid temps make our usual liquid produce a little less appealing. And we'd never encourage you to heat up your cold-pressed juices, but what do you do when it's just too cold for your usual wellness drink?
Instead of opting for a sugary latte or hot cocoa, more and more cafes are offering warming wellness elixirs. We've seen the trend begin to emerge with golden milk, which has slowly begun to creep into cafe menus all over, alongside other hot, healing tonics. And the good news is, you don't have to live in a trendy, health-oriented city like San Francisco or New York to get your hands on one — we have recipes for some superfood sips you can brew up at home.
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Turmeric Latte
Frothy, spicy, and anti-inflammatory, this Moon Juice recipe can help improve your mood and boost your immune system.
Get the recipe:turmeric latte
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Apple Cider Vinegar Brew
Fight off a cold while boosting your metabolism with this hot, anti-inflammatory brew.
Get the recipe:apple cider vinegar brew
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Green Tea Latte
Matcha brings a kick of energy without the anxiety-inducing jitters from coffee. It can also promote weight loss and a healthy metabolism.
Get the recipe:green tea latte
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Superfood Vegan Drinking Chocolate
This sugar-free cocoa treat is warming and satisfying, using fibrous and vitamin-rich sweet potatoes for creaminess and potassium-rich bananas for sweetness.
Get the recipe:superfood vegan drinking chocolate
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Ginger Lemongrass Tea
Stomach-soothing, congestion-clearing, and ache-relieving, this rootsy blend is a cup of natural healing.
Get the recipe:ginger lemongrass tea
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Superfood Tonic
Full of adaptogens and superfoods like coconut oil, dandelion root, ashwagandha, and raw honey, this herbacious and rich elixir will calm, cleanse, and refresh from the inside out.
Get the recipe:superfood tonic
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Maple Water Golden Milk
With a boost from collagen and maple water, this hot golden milk can aid in digestion.
Get the recipe:maple water golden milk
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Bone Broth
Want to switch gears to something savory? NYC cafe Brodo offers gut-healing and nutritious bone broth on its menu right next to coffee (and you can make yours at home for much cheaper!).
Get the recipe:bone broth