Warming hot drinks

Easy hot drink recipes for a Cake and Cuppa party

Looking for a warm, steaming mug of something delicious? As the weather gets chilly, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a hot mug. On our Warming Hot Drinks page, we’ve gathered the best recipes to help you take the chill off during the Cake and a Cuppa event. Whether you’re craving a rich and creamy hot chocolate or a soothing herbal tea, you’ll find the perfect drink to warm you up this fall or winter.

We’ve put together a selection of simple and budget-friendly recipes for hot drinks that will be perfect for your Cake and Cuppa party:

Café Latte

Ingredients

• 1 cup of brewed strong coffee
• 1/2 cup of milk (you can use dairy or plant-based milk)
• Sugar or sweetener to taste

Instructions

• Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (but not boiling).
• Froth the milk using a whisk or a milk frother if available.
• Pour the brewed coffee into a mug, then top with the frothed milk.
• Sweeten to taste and enjoy!

Classic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups of milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
• Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot (but not boiling).
• Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.

Herbal Tea (Peppermint)

Ingredients

• 1 peppermint tea bag (or fresh peppermint leaves)
• 1 cup of boiling water
• Honey or sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions

• Place the peppermint tea bag or leaves in a mug.
• Pour boiling water over the tea and steep for 5-7 minutes.
• Remove the tea bag or strain out the leaves.
• Sweeten with honey or your preferred sweetener if desired.

Spiced Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 2 cups of apple juice or apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 whole cloves
• 1-2 slices of fresh ginger (optional)

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice or cider with the cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger slices.
• Heat over medium heat until steaming, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavours.
• Strain and serve hot.

Enjoy these delicious hot drinks at your Cake and Cuppa party!

More inspiration

Explore further biscuit recipes and ideas for your afternoon tea or coffee morning:

• BBC Good Food – Winter Drinks Recipes: A collection of recipes perfect for the colder months, including mulled wine, hot chocolate, and spiced tea.
• Jamie Oliver: Jamie Oliver’s collection of hot drink recipes, is perfect for warming up your gatherings.
• Good Housekeeping: Offers 10 best hot drinks if you’re tired of hot cocoa, featuring recipes like gingerbread lattes, mulled wine, and spiced teas.
• BBC Food: A comprehensive collection of hot drink recipes, including classic and inventive options to suit any taste.

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