On those chilly afternoons when you need more than just a great cup of tea, a hot toddy might be the answer.  There are many recipes for this time-tested beverage, so we thought we would share our take on how to make a hot toddy.  We hope you love it.  Cheers!

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of Organic Fuliang Black Loose Leaf Tea
1 1/2 ounces Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1 tablespoon honey
Boiling water
1 cinnamon stick
1 slice lemon
A pinch of nutmeg to taste

Directions

Step 1 – Find you favorite mug.  You know which one.

Step 2 – Place one teaspoon of Organic Fuliang Black Loose Leaf Tea in a tea egg or loose-leaf tea strainer.

Step 3 – Place your cinnamon stick, honey, and the tea egg in the empty mug.

Step 4 – Fill your mug ¾ of the way with boiling water.

Step 5 – Squeeze in lemon juice.

Step 6 – Let stand 5 minutes.

Step 7 – Remove the tea leaves and cinnamon stick.

Step 8 – Add a shot of Maker’s Mark Bourbon.

Step 9 – Stir.

Step 10 – Garnish with a pinch of nutmeg and enjoy!