Five hot beverages you should definitely try this winter

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Updated On Nov 13, 2014 03:18 pm IST

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Green tea chocolate | Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or water 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 tbsp of honey 1 green tea bag | Instructions: Warm the coconut milk or water, as per choice. Now, steep the green tea. Add the cocoa powder and honey to this mix. Stir well. You can blend this mix for a frothy, foamy texture.

Updated on Nov 13, 2014 03:18 pm IST

Green tea chocolate | Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or water 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 tbsp of honey 1 green tea bag | Instructions: Warm the coconut milk or water, as per choice. Now, steep the green tea. Add the cocoa powder and honey to this mix. Stir well. You can blend this mix for a frothy, foamy texture.

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Masala chai latte | Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 5 whole cloves 2 green cardamom pods 1 tsp ground pepper 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp tea leaves 1/2 cup nonfat skim milk Honey or other sweetener to taste | Instructions: Pour water in a pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Ground the fennel seeds, cloves and cardamom. Add this, along with pepper and cinnamon sticks, into the simmering water and let it sit. Stir in the tealeaves and simmer on low heat. Stir in the milk. Remove pot from heat and pour tea through a strainer. Add honey or other sweetener, if desired.

Updated on Nov 13, 2014 03:18 pm IST

Masala chai latte | Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 5 whole cloves 2 green cardamom pods 1 tsp ground pepper 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp tea leaves 1/2 cup nonfat skim milk Honey or other sweetener to taste | Instructions: Pour water in a pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Ground the fennel seeds, cloves and cardamom. Add this, along with pepper and cinnamon sticks, into the simmering water and let it sit. Stir in the tealeaves and simmer on low heat. Stir in the milk. Remove pot from heat and pour tea through a strainer. Add honey or other sweetener, if desired.

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Spiced latte | Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup brewed coffee 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (jaiphal) | Instructions: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients except coffee. Beat the mix for about 10 minutes or until it is heated thoroughly. Pour this over brewed coffee. Add (optional) sugar to taste. Top with cinnamon and serve.

Updated on Nov 13, 2014 03:18 pm IST

Spiced latte | Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup brewed coffee 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (jaiphal) | Instructions: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients except coffee. Beat the mix for about 10 minutes or until it is heated thoroughly. Pour this over brewed coffee. Add (optional) sugar to taste. Top with cinnamon and serve.

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Salty hot chocolate | Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 1 cup water Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp vanilla or peppermint extract | Instructions: Combine cocoa and salt in a bowl and set aside. Boil water and when it’s done, pour it slowly over cocoa and salt mix. Keep stirring the mix as the cocoa powder is prone to settling. Add the extract of choice and sugar (optional) for added flavour.

Updated on Nov 13, 2014 03:18 pm IST

Salty hot chocolate | Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 1 cup water Pinch of salt 1/4 tsp vanilla or peppermint extract | Instructions: Combine cocoa and salt in a bowl and set aside. Boil water and when it’s done, pour it slowly over cocoa and salt mix. Keep stirring the mix as the cocoa powder is prone to settling. Add the extract of choice and sugar (optional) for added flavour.

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Almond milk tadka | Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 cup almonds 1/2 tsp tumeric 1/2 tsp fresh ginger 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of red chilli powder 1 tbsp coconut oil | Instructions :Start of by soaking the almonds in water over night. Then, peel the skin off the now plump almonds and mix them with milk in a blender. Now, combine all ingredients in a pan and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring often. Serve warm.

Updated on Nov 13, 2014 03:18 pm IST

Almond milk tadka | Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 cup almonds 1/2 tsp tumeric 1/2 tsp fresh ginger 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of red chilli powder 1 tbsp coconut oil | Instructions :Start of by soaking the almonds in water over night. Then, peel the skin off the now plump almonds and mix them with milk in a blender. Now, combine all ingredients in a pan and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring often. Serve warm.

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