To warm you up
Cozy hot drinks
A thick hot chocolate, a chai that smells of cinnamon, a ginger tea when you're chilled to the bone: homemade hot drinks, ready in 15 minutes, for long winter afternoons.
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Creamy Hot Chocolate
Whole milk, real melted dark chocolate, a touch of cocoa and some cream: a thick, velvety hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
See the recipeTips that make the difference
What separates a recipe that works from one that falls flat.
Don't boil the milk
Heated too fast, it scorches and forms a skin: take it off the heat as soon as it starts to simmer.
Use real chocolate
Melting 60 to 70% dark chocolate into the milk makes a far richer hot chocolate than cocoa powder alone.
Whole spices
Cinnamon sticks, star anise, fresh ginger: steep them in the hot liquid, then strain.
Whisk before serving
A quick whisk or a pass with a milk frother right before pouring makes hot chocolate and lattes nice and foamy.
The right temperature
Too hot and a drink loses its aroma: every brew has its ideal temperature.
| Drink | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea | 160 to 175°F (70 to 80°C) | 2 to 3 min |
| Black tea, chai | 195 to 205°F (90 to 95°C) | 3 to 5 min |
| Herbal tea | Barely simmering water | 5 to 10 min |
| Hot chocolate | Milk just simmering, never boiling | Add the chocolate off the heat |
| Mulled wine | Never let it boil | Steep 20 min over low heat |
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Your questions
How do I make thick hot chocolate?
Melt dark chocolate into hot whole milk, add a little cocoa and let it thicken for a few minutes over low heat, whisking. A splash of cream makes it even silkier.
What is chai tea?
Black tea brewed in milk with spices: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and pepper. Sweet and deeply fragrant, it's an everyday drink in India.
Can I make hot chocolate ahead of time?
Yes: it keeps for 2 days in the fridge and reheats gently while you whisk. It thickens as it cools, so add a little milk.