With the fall and winter seasons, we are more secluded at home due to the drop in temperatures and the earlier arrival of night. At these times, it becomes very pleasant and comforting to have a hot drink in the tranquility of home. In this article we recommend these hot drinks -which are not coffee or tea-, which are easy to prepare at home.
These are recipes that come from other cultures and that we are beginning to drink more every day because of their unique properties and wonderful flavor.
Chai Latte
He chai It is one of the oldest tea-based drinks in the world, originating in India thousands of years ago and having spread throughout the world. The traditional version is made from black tea with spices such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and pepper.
When preparing it, we heat water without boiling it. We pour the water into a cup up to half its capacity and add black tea along with ginger and anise and let it sit for three or four minutes. Next, the milk or vegetable drink is heated and with the help of the frother we create a light layer of milk cream. Lastly, we mix the milk or vegetable drink with the infusion we made before. Finally, we add the foam or milk cream that we have prepared previously and finish the preparation by sprinkling a little cinnamon and adding a piece of anise.
The spices used can be purchased at a coffee shop. In some stores they create their own mixtures, while in others they use a syrup of chai sweetened or a powder that allows you to quickly prepare the drink.
pumpkin latte or pumpkin coffee
He pumpkin latte or pumpkin coffee has arrived as a trend to stay in our palates. This delicious coffee can be prepared at home and easily. Pumpkin coffee contains cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Although the main ingredient is coffee, the pumpkin gives it a unique flavor.
To prepare it we need pumpkin puree, coffee, spices and our favorite vegetable drink. First of all, you have to have the pumpkin puree in a bowl and mix it well with the sugar and spices. Then you have to place it with the cow’s or vegetable milk in a saucepan and heat it without boiling. After that, the freshly brewed coffee is added to the milk and mixed. When serving it, you can use a strainer in case any impurities remain and add a little whipped cream and ground cinnamon, if it is to your liking.
Golden milk or golden milk
The golden milk, golden milk In English, it is a very healthy drink that is traditionally used in India and consists of ginger and turmeric, among other spices, which give it that yellowish or ‘golden’ appearance.
To prepare it, heat the milk in a saucepan with a cinnamon stick, cloves, open cardamom, peppercorns and chopped or ground ginger. Next, lower the heat before it reaches a boil and add the turmeric, stirring well, and let it cook over very low heat for at least five minutes. You can also beat it with a blender. cappuccino to make it fluffy or serve it with a cloud of milk.
This drink must be drunk freshly made and hot. You can adjust the level of sweetness to taste and also the amount of spices. If we add almond drink we get even more flavor.
Matcha latte
Matcha has all the benefits of green tea, but multiplied by ten. The Japanese discovered it centuries ago, but it arrived in the West only a few years ago. When prepared with the ground leaf, it is ingested whole and not just the water, as in the case of conventional green tea.
This tea is rich in antioxidants. Green tea has l-theanine, which helps with a feeling of relaxation, and, of course, without the high of other caffeinated drinks.
To prepare it, heat the water and vegetable milk. Then pour the hot water, matcha tea, syrup and cinnamon into a bowl and stir. The next thing is to pour the milk into a cup and add the matcha tea mixture and stir it until it is completely integrated. Matcha tea powder can be found in health food stores, some supermarkets and online stores. To make it richer, you can add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
mulled wine
Mulled wine, known in Germany as Glühweinis synonymous with Christmas parties in northern European countries. As its name suggests, the wine is heated and seasoned with a series of spices and sometimes fruits. Although the exact ingredients may vary from place to place, most recipes include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and citrus peels.
To make this recipe, gently heat the wine and spices in a saucepan, but do not let it boil as the alcohol evaporates. Then, heat a bottle of red wine over low heat with one sliced orange, eight or ten cloves, two cinnamon sticks and three or four tablespoons of sugar. You have to let the wine cool a little before drinking it so that the flavors mix well. We just have to drink it and celebrate Christmas.
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