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Warm Drinks for Autumn/Winter

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CHAI TEA MIX


For a fresher, more lively taste, try using whole spices and ground them using an electric spice/coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.

1/2 cup powdered creamer
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
15 teaspoons instant black tea (or pekoe)

1. Combine all ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed container.

Makes about 15 servings.

To Make a Cup of Chai Tea:

1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon Chai Tea Creamer Mix
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons honey (optional)

1. Combine the Chai Tea Mix with the boiling water and honey, if using; allow to steep for 2 to 3 minutes.

Makes 1 serving.

Cook's Note: The Chai Tea mixture will dissolve much better when vigorously stirred into hot water.
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MEXICAN HOT COCOA

State of the mind transportation to the sunny climes of Mexico with just one sip of this sweet and spicy hot cocoa drink.

3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 1/3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. COMBINE sugar, cocoa and cinnamon in small, heavy-duty saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Beat with wire whisk until frothy.

Makes 3 servings.

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AT HOME CAPPUCINO

2 cups fat free skim or 1% lowfat milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups strong, freshly brewed coffee
Cinnamon or grated chocolate, optional

1. Place milk in 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) until hot, about 2 minutes 20 seconds. Place hot milk and sugar in a blender container. Cover with a vented lid and blend until frothy, about 1 minute. To serve, divide coffee among 4 cups. Top each with frothy milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon or grated chocolate.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional facts: 60 cal., 4 g pro., 9 g carb., 0 g fat, 5 mg chol., 60 mg sodium. Daily value 15% calcium. Fat free skim milk was used for the nutrition analysis of this recipe.
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HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR

Ah, is there nothing finer after a day in the snow than curling up on the sofa with a hot cup of cocoa?

6 cups NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Nonfat Dry Milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1 1/2 cups minature marshmallows (optional)

1. COMBINE dry milk, sugar, cocoa and marshmallows in large bowl. Pour into 2-quart jar or tall container. Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.

RECIPE TO ATTACH:
Measure 1/2 cup cocoa mix into mug. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Makes 12 servings.

Makes 12 servings.
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RUSSIAN TEA

Ingredients

1 cup instant tea (If preferred, 1) cup)
2 cups Tang
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 pkg. Wylers lemonade mix
1 1/2 cups sugar (or less)


Procedure

Mix all together and keep in tightly covered jar. Use approximately two heaping teaspoons for one cup of tea.





















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