THE BEST HOT DRINKS TO WARM UP – IN WINTER AND BEYOND!

Despite the cold, winter is a very popular season for a whole series of reasons: just think of the possibility of spending an evening on the sofa, under the blanket, reading a good book or watching television, perhaps sipping something hot.

Hot drinks are in fact characteristic elements of this season and not only, given the help they offer to warm up but also for the other benefits they possess.

In addition to being able to be sipped in different flavors , they are also excellent for our body. 

Some hot drinks have relaxing properties , therefore able to remove anxiety, stress and relax the body. Furthermore, many experts are convinced that they help counteract water retention and promote digestion. 

Finally, hot drinks also help to counteract colds and flus typical of the winter season, as it soothes irritations and helps to expel mucus by making it thinner.

But what are the best hot drinks to sip to warm up , or simply to take advantage of their benefits? Let’s find out below.

The caramelito

A hot drink for those who love the taste of coffee is Caramelito, which combines the strong aroma of coffee with the addition of milk and sweet caramel, from which it also takes its name. 

Given the specific ingredients it contains, it is a high-calorie food, rich in positive nutrients for our body. Specifically, for a classic dosage of 40 ml we have about 35 grams of sugars, 5 grams of fat and 2.5 g of protein. 

Precisely for this reason, Caramelito is a drink that is good in any season, ideal for providing the body with a significant supply of energy , all without renouncing a spectacular taste .

If you want to enjoy the Caramelito drink, you can also do it comfortably with your home coffee machine thanks to the DolceVita al Caramelito capsules compatible with the Dolce Gusto® , A Modo Mio® and Nespresso® systems .

Orzo

A barley drink is a drink produced from barley, generally dried or toasted, to which various ingredients are then added to create infusions rich in taste and positive properties for the body. 

This 100% soluble drink is ideal for those who don’t particularly like coffee or are intolerant to caffeine, but are still looking for a significant  energizing boost.

Furthermore, it is an ideal drink for those suffering from heart problems and anxiety disorders, as well as for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Finally, barley has digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.

You can prepare a tasty barley drink quickly and easily with the coffee machine thanks to the DolceVita barley drink capsules compatible with the Dolce Gusto® , Uno System® , Espresso Point® , A Modo Mio® and Nespresso® systems .

Hot chocolate

When we think of the hot drink par excellence we can only refer to hot chocolate , the most appreciated and widespread especially in winter. 

Sipping it slowly, perhaps under the covers while watching television, is something unique. 

It is also possible to customize this drink in various ways, for example by adding whipped cream, spices such as cinnamon and much more.

 The preparation is very simple and fast , requiring few ingredients. All you need is a bar of dark chocolate and melt it in hot whole milk with a little sugar. In a short time you will get a delicious and thick hot chocolate, ready to be drunk and enjoyed.

Do you want to enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate without dirtying anything in the kitchen? Then you can try the DolceVita Miniciock capsules (compatible with the A Modo Mio® system) or Maxiciock capsules (compatible with the Dolce Gusto® system) with which you can prepare hot chocolate directly with your coffee machine!

Ginger tea, honey and lemon

Herbal teas are ideal hot drinks not only in winter, but in all seasons, given the numerous benefits they possess and bring to the body. 

This type, specifically, helps strengthen the immune system , improves fluid drainage and promotes digestion . 

The preparation is very quick and requires few ingredients. You have to boil the water, add some ginger without peel and a slice of lemon. After letting the infusion run for a few minutes, it is also possible to add a spoonful of honey, to give even more taste and obtain advantages such as promoting sleep and removing anxiety and stress.

Also in this case, if you want to enjoy a good cup of herbal tea, you can prepare it in a very simple way with your coffee machine thanks to the DolceVita herbal tea capsules, for example the ginger and lemon herbal tea available for the Dolce Gusto® and Nespresso® systems !

Irish Coffee

It is not a well-known drink in our country, it has Irish origins but it is able to warm up the body immediately, as well as guaranteeing an excellent taste and flavour. 

It is a drink made from hot sweetened coffee, with the addition of a shot of whiskey and semi-whipped cream. 

Usually you can get it in special bars and pubs, but if you have all the ingredients, do-it-yourself preparation is not at all complicated. However, it is important to vigorously shake the whipped cream in the frozen shaker.

Alternatively, you can also prepare a delicious Irish Coffee with a coffee machine, thanks to the DolceVita Irish Coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso® , A Modo Mio® and Dolce Gusto® ! 

Eggnog

More than a hot drink, it is a cream made with sugar, a drop of Marsala and beaten egg yolk. It requires great commitment and precision to obtain it in the right way, respecting precise doses, times and temperatures. 

It is ideal to drink hot accompanied by dry biscuits , perhaps with the addition of a little whipped cream. Eggnog is known to be a fortifying, invigorating, energizing and nourishing food. 

Once upon a time, in fact, it was recommended to children and young people and to anyone who felt the need to recover strength quickly . A sort of energizer, given the ingredients contained.

Chamomile

The last hot drink in question, ideal not only for winter but for all occasions, is chamomile tea . 

It should be infused in boiling water, dipping the dried plant or the sachets into the cup filled with water. 

Chamomile is often recommended in states of anxiety, stress and nervousness, because it has antispasmodic properties, useful for relaxing muscles, thanks to the presence of flavonoids and coumarins. 

Therefore, some ideal occasions to drink it are in the evening before going to sleep, as soon as you return from work or after a shower, to seek the maximum state of relaxation and psychophysical well-being.

Again, if you want to prepare a cup of chamomile tea quickly and easily, you can try the DolceVita chamomile capsules compatible with Espresso Point® , Dolce Gusto® , Nespresso® and A Modo Mio® .