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Here are some of our writers’ best ways to stay toasty and occupied, even during cold weather, from teas to pajamas
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Prefer the Guardian on Google W hen the weather starts to take a turn for the brisk, the impulse to stay inside and hibernate is nothing new – but there are ways to optimize your time spent inside for maximum coziness and pleasure.
From a limited-edition candle to a plush, furry comforter that does double duty, here are some of the ways our writers stay toasty even when the weather outside turns frightful.
Numi Organic Matcha Toasted Rice Green Tea from $5 $5 at Amazon $6 at iHerb View image in fullscreen $5 at Amazon $6 at iHerb This tea is a delectable blend of two green tea varieties, nutty genmaicha a blend of toasted rice and sencha green tea and matcha, powdered green tea with a bright umami note. Together they make for a smooth, perfectly balanced cup I crave every afternoon, especially the dreary ones. (And because green tea has less caffeine than black tea or coffee do, I get a small pick-me-up that’s long gone by bedtime .) The cozy icing on the cake is that the teabags and their hemp wrappers are compostable. I don’t know about you, but that certainly gives me a feeling of warmth and comfort. June DeMelo
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Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer Herb Tea from $5 $5 at iHerb $6 at Amazon Celestial Seasonings Morning Thunder Tea Celestial Seasonings Morning Thunder Tea $29 $29 at Amazon (pack of six) View image in fullscreen $29 at Amazon (pack of six) I have always preferred tea over coffee. While I appreciated the rich flavor of dark roast coffee, I sometimes found it too bitter. To get a decent cup from French roast beans requires grinding and pressing or an attentive slow pour. That is more effort than I want to expend first thing in the morning. That led me to explore roasted teas, starting with dandelion root, which comes surprisingly close to coffee. Still, something was missing. I wanted the deep round notes of coffee without losing the subtle flavor of tea. When I discovered roasted yerba mate, I knew I was close…