Getting Cozy with Tea and Cookies

If you’re reading this between the months of December and February, then you’re in for a treat! The chilly weather is the perfect excuse to snuggle up and indulge in a steaming cup of pure goodness. These days are made for finding comfort in the cozy corners of our rooms, accompanied by a delightful cup of tea that warms the soul.

Tea and cookies, however, are not just something you can enjoy when the weather is chilly—you can also enjoy them when you’re chilling on sunny, quiet afternoons.

The beauty of tea is that the flavors are diverse—take your pick from green, black, white, fruit, oolong, chai, rooibos, and herbal teas—and all the infusions that could be put together with various dried ingredients. What makes tea even better? It’s when tea is paired with cookies! Get ready for a taste sensation that will transport you to pure bliss. We’ve got you covered with a delightful tea recipe and a mouthwatering cookie recipe that you can easily whip up in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

• lemon
• ginger
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 10 mint leaves (optional)
• 15 ice cubes (if you’d rather have it cold)

Instructions:

1. Slice the ginger and boil it with two cups of water for 5-10 minutes.

2. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a separate bowl.

3. Remove the ginger from the infused water.

4. Mix the lemon juice with the ginger-infused water.

5. Add 2 tablespoons of honey or sweetener to taste.

6. Pour the lemon-ginger tea into cups and enjoy it while it's warm (or cold).

Here’s another tea recipe you can also make at home.

• 40 g dark chocolate (as a bar)
• 80 g sugar
• 100 g soft salted butter (let it warm at room temperature)
• 145 g flour
• 3 g baking powder
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and chop the chocolate into fine pieces.

2. In a mixing bowl, add flour and baking powder.

3. Add the softened salted butter, sugar, and egg to the bowl.

4. Knead the mixture with your fingertips until it forms a smooth dough.

5. Add the chopped chocolate to the dough and mix well.

6. Form small balls from the dough and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

7. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes.

Now, take a sip of your tea and a bite of your cookie. Savor the moment, appreciate the warmth of the tea, the sweetness of the cookie, and the joy they bring to your senses. Take your time, savor each sip and nibble, and let the worries of the day melt away!