Hot Drink

(Coffee with Whipped Cream)

This chai recipe—inspired by versions in India—combines black tea, spices, and milk. The savory notes from black pepper and cardamom in this version give it a wonderful aromatic complexity.

There are a number of variations of this traditional Scandinavian Yuletide drink. Dry red wine, muscatel and sweet vermouth, with aquavit in place of the brandy, may be used. In another version, 2 bottles of dry red wine, preferably Bordeaux, are used with the quantity of aquavit increased to a whole bottle, which is poured over the flaming sugar.

This is more of an infusion than a true tea, since it isn't made with tea leaves. You will have leftover spice tea to store.

Here's a warming drink for a chilly day.

A glamorous after-dinner drink from Melvyn's restaurant.

Made with decaffeinated coffee, this soothing drink is ideal for sipping while watching a video on a lazy Saturday night.

A coffee drink served at Jause, the Viennese take on afternoon tea.

In Austria this is called Krambambuli.