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 [1], 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.
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 [3]
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 [4]
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 [5]
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 [6]
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 [7]
Superfood Tonic
Full of adaptogens [8] 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 [9]
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 [10]
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 [11]