Hot Drinks From Around The World To Keep You Cozy This Holiday

When it’s cold outside, we’re quick to grab a good blanket and relax on our couches with a good book, or one of our favourite movies. During winter, take coziness to the next level by making yourself a hot drink! Stir things up a bit with an international hot drink. Not to knock hot cocoa or a good green tea, but there are SO many delicious hot drink concoctions from around the globe that get overlooked!

All of these drinks have one thing in common --- they’re all bursting with flavours that pair perfectly with the winter season.

So, get your favourite PJs ready, and indulge with these decadent hot drinks from around the world!

Golden Milk Turmeric Tea

Serving Size: 2 Total Time: 20 Minutes

Instructions:

Whisk coconut milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, honey, coconut oil, peppercorns, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes, or until flavours have melded. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs, and top with a dash of cinnamon.

Plan ahead

Golden milk can be made 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill. Warm before serving.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Serving Size: 2 Prep Time: 8 minutes

Optional Toppings:

marshmallows, chocolate shavings, cinnamon stick for stirring

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chili powder, and cayenne pepper -- if desired.

Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.

Divide hot chocolate into 2 mugs and serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.

Hot Thai Tea Latte

Serving size: 2 Prep time: 15 Minutes

Instructions:

Combine all "Thai Tea Dry Mix" ingredients. Place the Thai tea mix into a french press.

Bring water to a boil and pour it over the dry tea leaves. Steep the tea leaves for the desired strength of the brew. Tea usually takes less time to steep in the french press than coffee, but since it's black tea, give it 3 to 5 minutes for a more bold flavor.

Fill a mug with equal parts sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk and pour in 1 cup of the steeped Thai tea. For an 8 oz. mug, I like to use 2 tbsp of condensed milk and evaporated milk.

Optional: Warm up a ½ cup of milk, froth it with a milk frother, and top your Thai tea. Stir with a cinnamon stick and enjoy.

Pfeffermintzee (Dutch Fresh Mint Tea)

Serving Size: 4 Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Instructions:

Heat water to just boiling.

Rinse the mint stocks and fill each cup with a couple of stocks. You can always add more if you want a stronger mint flavor.

Pour hot water over mint leaves and steep for a couple of minutes.
If you prefer sweetened tea, add honey. Enjoy!

London Fog Tea Latte (Originates from Vancouver B.C.)

Serving Size: 1 Prep Time: 10 Mins

Instructions:

Brew Earl Grey tea and lavender together, and steep for 3 minutes (or according to tea instructions). Remove the tea bag and strain out the lavender. Stir in remaining ingredients until combined. Serve warm.

Tiramisu Hot Cocoa (Italy)

Servings size: 2 Prep time: 10 mins

Instructions:

Add the chocolate, cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt together in a small saucepan. Heat, and stir until the chocolate is melted and everything is well incorporated.

Add in the espresso and milk. Stir until steaming, but not bubbling. Sir in the vanilla extract. Pour into glasses.

Beat the mascarpone and heavy cream together until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt into the cream and beat until medium peaks form.

Fill a piping bag with the whipped cream and pipe the whipped cream onto the hot chocolate. Insert the lady finger and dust with cocoa powder.
Serve immediately.

Caramel Brulèe Coffee (France)

Serving size: 2 Prep time: 10 mins

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, stir together milk, caramel sauce and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until foamy and steaming, whisking frequently.

Divide coffee between 2 large mugs. Divide milk mixture between mugs and stir. Top each mug with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce.

Yuanyang Tea (Hong Kong Style Tea and Coffee)

Serving Size: 10 Prep Time: 20 mins

Instructions:

First brew your black tea leaves in 4 1/2 cups of water. While the tea is steeping, brew your coffee with your preferred method. Make sure both the tea and coffee are fairly strong!

When the coffee and tea are ready, combine them in a large bowl or carafe. Stir the sugar into the coffee/tea mixture and add the half and half. Stir thoroughly and serve!

This makes 8-10 servings depending on mug size. You can also serve this tea chilled or with ice!