Ginger

(Hot Scandanavian Christmas Punch)

A refreshing herbal iced tea with a nice crimson color. For a frosted look, freeze the glasses ahead of time, and dip the rims into sugar before pouring the tea.

A lovely drink for a picnic.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This chai recipe—inspired by versions in India—combines black tea, spices, and milk. The savory notes from black pepper and cardamom in this version give it a wonderful aromatic complexity.

This is more of an infusion than a true tea, since it isn't made with tea leaves. You will have leftover spice tea to store.