24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (2024)

You’ve already added a Hygge element to your home, your dinner and your closet, but what about your drinks? Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), the trendy Danish lifestyle and decor craze that’s all about coziness, is a natural fit for hot cocoa, tea and more warm beverages. But don’t take our word for it — try these 24 recipes yourself, and see just how easy it is to appreciate all that winter has to offer.

Ginger Beet Root Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (1) Pink drinks always make us smile, but this one’s extra special. It’s colored naturally, with beet powder, then flavored with ginger for an herbal beverage that will soothe your soul. (via Unrefined RD)

Himalayan Salt Butter Tea

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (2) Think of this drink as tea’s answer to bulletproof coffee. Pu-erh tea is enriched with butter, salt, sugar and milk for a creamy drink that will brace you against the cold of winter. (via )

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (3) Stay cozy inside while this gingerbread latte simmers away in the slow cooker, then spend the day giving yourself as many refills as your heart desires. (via Sincerely, Jaime)

Salted Peanut Butter Cookie Lattes

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (4) Cookies are always better when they’re dunked into something. This latte gives you the best of both worlds, making a drink that tastes like the cookie itself. (via Spices in My DNA)

Vegan Chai Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (5) Creamy, spicy and sweetened with maple syrup, this cold-weather beverage is just what we want to sip when the wind is howling outside. (via Eating by Elaine)

Easy Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (6) Pumpkin spice hysteria kicks off in August and fades before it really gets cold, which we think is a travesty. This year, enjoy pumpkin spice in the form of this chai latte while you’re bundled up against the snow. (via Good Life Eats)

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Cinnamon Lattes

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (7) Hot cocoa may be the classic, but white chocolate deserves a little more time in center stage. It’s sweet, indulgent and set off by just a hint of cinnamon in this convenient slow cooker recipe. (via )

Hojicha Cinnamon Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (8) Cinnamon gives the green tea latte the extra kick it needs to really keep you warm, no matter what old man winter throws your way. (via )

Lavender Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (9) Lavender may remind you of spring, but it’s especially relaxing in the colder months too. Steep culinary-grade lavender in milk, then mix it with instant coffee to make this surprisingly easy, elegant latte. (via Blondie-ish at Kitchen)

Sipping Caramel

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (10) If you’re the type who orders caramel apples at the fair with no intention of actually eating the apple inside, this one’s for you. Thick and rich, this sipping caramel is everything you want a warm winter drink to be. (via Mary’s Making)

Chamomile Spiced Apple Cider

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (11) This caffeine-free beverage is just the thing to help you sleep. It combines chamomile tea with apple cider, to help calm you at the end of a long day. (via Reclaiming Yesterday)

White Hot Chocolate With Bourbon Barrel Stout Marshmallows

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (12) White hot chocolate sounds amazing, yes. But what really sets this drink off are the fluffy, homemade bourbon barrel stout marshmallows. (via Beer Girl Cooks)

Toasty Turmeric Tonic

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (13) If you love juicing, you’ll go wild for this drink. It’s a warm turmeric and carrot juice tonic, the perfect solution on cold days when you just don’t feel like pounding an icy smoothie. (via Pine and Crave)

Paleo Cinnamon Roll Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (14) One of the hardest parts of a paleo diet is swearing off the sweets you used to love. This dairy-free paleo cinnamon roll latte helps take the edge off, so you can enjoy the flavors you love without sacrificing your dietary principles. (via Easy GF Recipe)

Blackberry Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (15) Berries and chocolate are a combo we never get tired of. Here, blackberries are whisked into hot chocolate for a unique drink you’ll find yourself making again and again. (via Little Sugar Snaps)

Matcha Honey Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (16) Matcha can sometimes taste bitter, but this drink combats it in a few different ways. Honey, toasted marshmallows and white chocolate help temper the matcha, for a pretty green drink that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious. (via How Sweet It Is)

Sea Salt Caramel Mocha

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (17) Dessert lovers, welcome to beverage paradise. Loaded with the flavors of sea salt, caramel and chocolate, this mocha is not for the faint of heart. (via Strawberry Blondie Kitchen)

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (18) This red velvet hot chocolate is surprisingly healthy. It uses beets to get its divine red color, but still tastes as indulgent as something with more artificial ingredients. (via Occasionally Eggs)

Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (19) Hot chocolate isn’t just for kids. This recipe ups the ante with a splash of bourbon for adults who like their cocoa with a little kick. (via A Cookie Named Desire)

Macadamia Mexican Hot Chocolate

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (20) Rich macadamia milk is the base of this hot cocoa. It’s further jazzed up with a pinch of cinnamon, for a complex beverage you’ll want to slowly sip, not chug. (via May I Have the Recipe)

Bulletproof Rooibos Cardamom Blender Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (21) This rich tea latte is so hearty, you can probably skip breakfast. It’s a blend of rooibos tea, almond butter, coconut oil and butter, along with a pinch of sea salt and cardamom to help cut through the richness. (via Nyssa’s Kitchen)

Nutella Mocha Lattes

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (22) There’s nothing that doesn’t improve with a healthy dollop of Nutella. These nutty mocha lattes are proof of that, and so much more refined than shoveling it into your mouth with a spoon. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Butterfinger Hot Cocoa

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (23) Save time by combining dessert and a drink into one beverage. This cocoa tastes just like a Butterfinger bar, with the added benefit of making you feel warm and cozy inside. (via Lemons for Lulu)

Rose and Earl Grey Tea Latte

24 Hygge-Perfect Hot Drink Recipes to Get You Through Winter (24) If you want to make a drink feel fancier, just add rose. These earl grey tea lattes are fit for a queen, thanks to a generous sprinkle of rose petals in the brew. (via Honestly Yum)

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FAQs

What to drink to keep your body warm in winter? ›

9 Healthy beverages to keep your body warm this winter:
  • Herbal tea. Herbal teas like chamomile, ginger, or peppermint are easy to make by steeping the herbs in boiling water. ...
  • Golden milk. ...
  • Hot water with lemon. ...
  • Hot apple cider. ...
  • Warm smoothies. ...
  • Hot chocolate. ...
  • Spiced chai. ...
  • Warm coconut water.
Jan 3, 2024

What is the best hot drink for a cold? ›

For boosted immunity and/or sickness relief, try making lemon-ginger-cinnamon tea or a hot toddy. To make the immune-boosting tea, simply squeeze half a lemon into a mug and add the lemon rind. Add one or two cinnamon sticks and five slices of peeled ginger root.

Which hot drink is cold for the body? ›

HOT TEA COOLS YOU DOWN.

Drinking a hot drink does result in a lower amount of heat stored inside your body, provided the additional sweat that's produced when you drink the hot drink can evaporate.

What alcoholic drink warms you up? ›

Put on the kettle, and let's get started.
  • 01 of 09. Hot Toddy. ...
  • 02 of 09. Traditional Chinese Medicine-Inspired Mulled Wine. ...
  • 03 of 09. Inverno Arancione. ...
  • 04 of 09. Hot Buttered Spiked Cider. ...
  • 05 of 09. Ginger & Bourbon. ...
  • 06 of 09. Cinnamon & Tequila. ...
  • 07 of 09. Apple-Brandy Hot Toddies. ...
  • 08 of 09. Whiskey Chai.
Dec 1, 2023

How do you keep your body warm in extreme winter? ›

Wearing lots of layers rather than one thick piece of clothing will help trap your body heat and keep you warmer. Clothes made with insulating material, like wool jumpers and thermal underwear, are best for keeping you warm at home. Using a hot water bottle is also an inexpensive way to stay warmer for longer.

What foods are good for body heat in winter? ›

8 Foods to help keep the body warm in winter:
  • Ginger. Ginger helps to increase internal heat and boosts circulation, keeping you warm. ...
  • Turmeric. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which has warming properties and helps reduce inflammation. ...
  • Cinnamon. ...
  • Garlic. ...
  • Chillies. ...
  • Oats. ...
  • Nuts and seeds. ...
  • Dark leafy greens.
Dec 28, 2023

What tea is good for mucus? ›

Chamomile tea and peppermint tea have long been a favorite of people recovering from the common cold. Keep in mind that chamomile tea is not recommended if you're pregnant. Stirring a bit of honey into your favorite herbal tea may loosen phlegm, soothe pain and soreness, and suppress a cough.

Do hot drinks help in cold weather? ›

Myth 1: Drinking hot drinks make your warmer

Coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa—these hot drinks help warm us up on a cold winter day, right? Actually, hot drinks may actually help cool you down, according to Peter McNaughton, a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge.

What helps the body warm itself when it is cold? ›

Metabolic Responses

Metabolic heat production can increase in order to replace heat lost during cold exposure. Muscle is generally considered the source of the increased metabolic heat production.

How can I make my body warmer naturally? ›

Exercise also helps increase blood circulation and makes you break a sweat. Even on the coldest days, taking a brisk walk if the weather permits or doing some jumping jacks inside by the fireplace will make you stay warm in fall and winter very quickly.

Which drink is best for a cold climate? ›

So pull out your favorite mug, and get ready to sip your way through winter.
  • Spiced Apple Cider. This classic drink is perfect for chilly days and nights. ...
  • Hot Chocolate. ...
  • Mulled Wine. ...
  • Hot Toddy. ...
  • Chai Latte. ...
  • Ginger Tea. ...
  • Coffee.

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