Monsoon-Friendly Drinks: Monsoon brings nostalgic cravings, warm indoor evenings, and a natural craving for something warm to sip on. While fried snacks usually steal the show, matching with the right drinks to keep the body warm, boost immunity, and protect it from seasonal infections makes no evil. So take a look at these top five monsoon drinks.
Nothing can really get more monsoonal than this piping masala chai which has a mixture of ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. It accents taste as well as strengthens the immune system because ginger alleviates the sore throat while cloves serve with providing antibacterial effects.
This ancient remedy called “haldi doodh” is a must-have in monsoon. Just like the rain, turmeric milk is rich in antioxidants and relieves inflammation with a boosting effect on the immune system. A touch of black pepper augments its medicinal properties, which makes it a great drink to chill at bedtime.
Kashaya is a spice herbal drink brewed with pepper, cumin, coriander seeds, and jaggery. A staple among south Indian households, it has conserving warmth in the body and can be used to prevent the common cold, cough, and indigestion. An also very good alternative for tea or coffee, especially on damp evenings.
This refreshing yet warm drink combines vitamin C from lemon, antibacterial properties of honey, and digestion friendly ginger. It helps in alleviating fatigue, boosts energy and keeps infections at bay- just the right mix for rainy mornings.
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Well Being is sometimes just about comfort: steaming hot cocoa-a good mix of dark chocolate, for an antioxidant punch, while also indulging your sweet tooth. Add a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to make it even more warming.