Embracing Winter's Warmth: A Cozy Tale from the Big Apple

Written By Lucinda Wei

I hope this message finds you well and cozy as we step into the winter season. I wanted to share a little adventure I had recently on the East Coast, celebrating Thanksgiving and a belated birthday in the bustling heart of the Big Apple.

As temperatures dipped below freezing, my sister and I bundled up and embarked on a delightful exploration of the winter market pop-ups scattered around the city. The brisk winds reminded me of the importance of staying warm, and I found myself the lucky recipient of a thoughtful gift—a snug pair of fingerless mittens and a matching hat.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of window shopping, we made it our mission to sample hot chocolate from different restaurants. We sampled a Mexican spicy hot chocolate at Max Brenner's—a true winter delight with a hint of heat that warms you from the inside out. It brought to mind another comforting favorite, my homemade ginger lemon tea. When I'm under the weather, this tea is my go-to remedy. If you fancy a taste of coziness, the recipe awaits below. Let me know your thoughts if you decide to give it a try.

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Ginger Lemon Tea

Ingredients:

  • 2 large thumb of ginger peeled

  • 4 Meyer lemons peeled and quartered

  • pinch of cayenne pepper

  • pinch of turmeric (optional)

  • honey

  • hot water

Instructions:

  • Blend ginger and lemon until smooth.

  • Store mixture in a glass jar. Keep refrigerated.

To make the tea:

  • Add 2Tbsp of the ginger lemon mixture, cayenne pepper
    and turmeric into a cup.*

  • Add hot water.

  • Add honey to taste.

*If you don’t like pulp, you can filter the tea through a sieve.

Enjoy and stay warm!

Lucinda

Lucinda Wei
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