I was first introduced to Gluhwein by Fia, my friend who is married to a German, during our annual Christmas dinner celebration.
Gluhwein, also known as mulled or spiced wine, is a traditional Christmas beverage that originated in Germany. It’s a red wine-based drink made by mulling it together with other spices such as orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star aniseed, and others.
Gluhwein in Christmas Market
The best and strongest Gluhwein I have had was the one served in the Christmas Market in Berlin, Germany, a couple of years ago. And the most recent one was in another Christmas Market in Tokyo, Japan.
I love wine, and I have drunk plenty of wine to know that I might be a borderline alcoholic when it comes to wine. But I don’t know much about wine to identify which ones are of good quality. I do know that among all the wines I have had, Gluhwein is my absolute favourite. I am completely and utterly in love with this delicious warm wine. Especially during cold nights, winter months and festive seasons. I wonder whether I love it so much because it essentially is the alcoholic-non-milk version of Chai.
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