PinkTulip Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 One way I have historically kept warm at night is to have a big mug of steaming hot chocolate to warm my body and hands before going to bed. I am really trying to cut calories and more importantly, sugar, and need a hot drink replacement. The obvious answers of coffee or tea are out due to religious reasons. Herbal teas are fine, but nothing with actual tea leaves or a lot of caffeine. Bonus points for something that tastes good and not like flavored water. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) My favorite nightime tea is an herbal chamomile blend. Tazo Calm. It's a mild flavor but I like it. https://www.amazon.com/Tazo-Chamomile-Herbal-Filterbags-count/dp/B07LBKQH8Z/ref=sr_1_2?fpw=pantry&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0brtBRDOARIsANMDykbaAaCIjcTp6i7p-5Kfb0XF_jPUF6ZlHpTZbgonIpBGHksYfwjdgM8aAoYrEALw_wcB&hvadid=241655376371&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019541&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14714686625919508088&hvtargid=aud-649564993678%3Akwd-1061619395&hydadcr=26614_9892224&keywords=tazo+calm&qid=1571798482&s=pantry&sr=8-2 Edited October 23, 2019 by FuzzyCatz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Warm lemon water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I drink a lot of herbal teas (that aren't actually tea leaves) and find those work well. There are so many flavors out there.....I love an apple cinnamon one (I just shop my grocery store tea aisle.....), especially in winter. It's flavored enough that it doesn't need sugar/honey added. Alternately, the hibiscus ones, chamomile, peppermint.....all good choices. You could do spiced hot cider, but I think that would have more calories than you'd like, probably. There are so very many options out there, really, it's just going to come down to what your taste is. Take a trip down that aisle in your grocery store and pick up a few variety packs (there are almost always variety boxes), so you can try lots of flavors, and then choose your favorites from that for the next shopping trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Chicken broth? I am not a fan of the name ''bone broth" - but, it is best made that way. Once a week, in the winter, I boil (or IP) a whole chicken. When the chicken is finished, I take it out, shred the meat and place the bones back into the water with what I have on hand (onions, carrots, celery) and a tsp or so of vinegar. Boil that longer (or IP for an hour) and strain the broth. With a little dash of salt - yum all week! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Peppermint tea is my main stay to keep warm at work, but I also like chamomile later in the day. We use Sleepy Time by Celestial Seasonings for the latter, and I usually buy Stash or Tazo for the former. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 We like Trader Joe’s Apple Cider but it’s high in sugar. I also drink Trader Joe’s turmeric ginger tea. I don’t mind any ginger tea actually since it helps with reducing my colds and runny noses. Sometimes I make my own ginger tea but I am usually too lazy to go peel and slice ginger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 I admit I have never been much of a tea drinker, so it looks like a trip to the tea aisle is in store this weekend, along with some experimenting. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wathe Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Celestial Seasonings "Bengal Spice" has a deep, rich, sweet-spicy flavour. Great with a bit of milk. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I drink herbal tea—red raspberry, lemon detox, or dandelion root. Dandelion root can be flavored with Torani syrup (sugar free) as it has a flavor profile that is robust. I also drink mate (which is a grass/herb) but it has caffeine. Fwiw, red raspberry leaf has a ton of minerals and is my favorite. I use one stevia packet with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I like tension tamer with some honey. Or just lemon and honey in hot water. For sugar free I like the red, fruity herbals. They don’t need sugar. DS has herbal tea at bedtime every night. Currently he’s working through a box of black cherry. Before that it was honey vanilla chamomile. On deck is blueberry pomegranate açaí. If the goal is warmth, take a “lobster bath.” I run a hot bath and just stay in until my core temperature rises enough that I can stand to get out and be naked for a minute before I get dressed. I also highly recommend a heated mattress pad. IMO, It’s so much better than a heated blanket. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Yogi throat comfort herb tea. Very yummy. No sugar needed. I don't put sugar in peppermint tea either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) I have a lot of Yogi herbal teas I really like. One of my favorites for the evening is Egyptian Licorice Mint. Edited October 24, 2019 by wilrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Blueberry acai, pomegranate pizzazz, and peppermint, all from Bigelow. Red raspberry, too. Adding honey makes them all better, but more calories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) If you can/will use artificial sweetener, diet hot cocoa doesn't have a lot of calories - I think the one I use has 25 calories/cup. Also, Red Rose Tea makes delicious hot teas with the artificial sweetener in them - I think they are called Sweet Temptations? They come in flavors like Apple Caramel, Blueberry Muffin, Strawberry Cheesecake, Lemon something, Pumpkin Pie, and a Peach one, too. ETA - as mentioned above, Celestial Seasonings and Bigelow make some delicious teas, too but those have no sweeteners in them. Edited October 23, 2019 by Kassia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Not sure how much you want to cut out, but what about a warm mug of milk with vanilla and nutmeg? There's natural sugar in the milk, enough to make it taste sweet with the vanilla added. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I like redbush/rooibosch. I use two teabags, let it steep for at least five minutes, and then add milk at the end. No caffeine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 When I want something sweet, I drink a chocolate raspberry tea from Tiesta Tea. It's herbal and I really like it. I'm not sure if it's sold in stores though. I buy from them online. It's loose leaf but I keep tea bags here so it's still no fuss or mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I like celestial seasonings herbal teas. They have a fruity multipack that’s great. I love their raspberry zinger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I am partial to herbal teas with orange spice flavors, like Bengal spice someone mentioned earlier. I enjoy ginger teas, too. Other than that I’m more of a real tea person. Have you thought of making your own hot cocoa mix with less sugar, at least for an occasional treat? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkelement Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 This might sound weird, but how about chia seeds in hot lemon water? Once they swell, they give a consistency of a gelatinous texture. I don't know if that would spell out comfort to most. But I tried it yesterday and didn't mind at all, actually found it to be soothing.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I enjoy drinking hot water. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Arctic Mama said: ....miso. I came to suggest miso. You can purchase individual serving packets. Be aware that miso can be quite high in sodium if that is an issue. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I really enjoy The Republic of Tea's Chamomile Lemon. Most people who try it like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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