With winter settling in, we are all in the mood for cozy nights by the fire with a mug of something hot and delicious. We have you covered with this ultimate guide to hot beverages.
Easy Chai Tea
Make this coffee shop-quality milk-infused tea with just a few simple ingredients, such as whole milk, black tea, and spices you already have in your cabinets.
You will need:
- Cardamom seeds, 8
- Cloves, 8
- Black peppercorns, 4
- Cinnamon sticks, 2
- 1, 1-inch piece sliced fresh ginger
- 2 cups whole milk
- Bags black tea, 4
- 8 tsp sugar to taste
Instructions:
- Put the cardamom, peppercorns, and cloves in a resealable plastic bag; crush with a skillet.
- Add the crushed spices to a medium saucepan with the cinnamon sticks, milk, ginger, and two cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add the tea bags and cover; steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain into cups, adding two teaspoons of sugar to each one.
Creamy Caramel Latté
Handle the drop in temperatures with ease with this perfectly-crafted barista-style coffee drink.
You will need:
- 2 oz., freshly-brewed espresso coffee
- 6 oz. 2% milk
- 1/2 oz. caramel syrup
Instructions:
- If you don’t have a frothing tool, fill a mason jar with milk, screw on the lid, and shake for one minute to create a foamy milk.
- Take off the lid and set aside. Heat the jar of milk, uncovered, in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Pour the milk over the freshly-brewed espresso, scooping the extra frothy foam over the top.
- Drizzle some caramel syrup on top, adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder.
Warm Mulled Cider
Simply simmer some apple cider with mulling spices, ginger and orange zest for a winter drink that will warm you from the inside out.
You will need:
- 1 orange
- ½ gallon apple cider
- 2 tbsp honey
- 5 allspice berries
- 6 cloves
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 1½-inch piece of thinly sliced ginger
- 8 cinnamon sticks
Instructions:
- Peel the zest from the orange in long strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Simmer cider, honey, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and orange zest in a medium pot, but do not boil.
- Heat uncovered for a half hour.
- Ladle into mugs or glasses and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Sweet-And-Spicy Mulled Wine
Pair this boozy drink with a crackling fire and snowy landscapes. If you want to cut out the alcohol component, substitute with non-alcoholic wine.
You will need:
- 2 bottles dry red wine
- ½ cup black peppercorns
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 orange peel strips
- 1 piece peeled and sliced fresh ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole star anise
- Orange slices
Instructions:
- Stir the wine, peppercorns, sugar, ginger, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and anise in a large pan.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Strain and discard the solids.
- Pour into eight glasses and garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
Get Cozy With Hot Drinks From Beverage Universe
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