Hot Drinks Recipes to Keep You Warm on Rainy Days: A List of Condo-Friendly Delights

It is officially the rainy season! Rainy days can bring a comforting ambiance, calling for cozy moments to spend indoors, especially if you are living in a condo, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy delicious and comforting hot drinks.

What better way to enjoy the rain than by sipping on a delicious hot drink? Whether you're a coffee lover or prefer to sip a soothing, hot cup of tea. Today, I will present a collection of condo-friendly hot drink recipes to warm your soul. Additionally, we'll provide an estimated cost breakdown for each recipe, so you can indulge in these delightful creations without breaking the bank. Get ready to indulge in a variety of delightful flavors!

5 Cozy Condo Delights that you can try

Classic Hot Chocolate

It is one of the most delicious and common drink recipes that you can make in your condo. Classic Hot Chocolate is a warm beverage made with melted chocolate or cocoa powder combined with milk or water. It is typically sweetened with sugar and can be topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings for added flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Chocolate shavings (optional)
• Marshmallows (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
3. Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the hot milk, whisking constantly.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and continue to heat on medium-high heat until the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy.
5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings, if desired.

Estimated Cost:

• Milk: ₱40
• Cocoa Powder: ₱20
• Sugar: ₱5
• Vanilla Extract: ₱15

Total Cost: ₱80

Spiced Chai Latte

Spiced Chai Latte, also known as Masala Chai Latte, is a popular Indian hot tea or coffee-based beverage. It is made by brewing a combination of black tea, milk, brown sugar, and a blend of aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper. The beverage is often sweetened with sugar or honey and can be served as hot tea or cold tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 cups milk
• 1 black tea bag
• 1 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam.
2. Add the tea bag, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to the saucepan.
3. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the spices and flavors.
4. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture into a cup.
5. Pour the spiced chai tea latte into mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.

Estimated Cost:

• Milk: ₱40
• Black Tea: ₱10
• Cinnamon: ₱10
• Ginger: ₱10
• Cloves: ₱10
• Honey or Sugar: ₱10

Total Cost: ₱90

Vanilla Latte

Vanilla Latte is a coffee-based beverage that combines espresso, steamed milk frother, coffee, milk, and vanilla syrup. The espresso shots are mixed with the milk and the coffee, which is usually frothed or steamed, and then flavored with vanilla syrup to add a sweet and aromatic taste to the cup of hot coffee. It is commonly garnished with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. Froth the milk using a frother or whisk until it becomes creamy.
3. Brew a shot of espresso or make strong coffee.
4. Pour the espresso or coffee into a mug and add the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the frothed milk over the espresso or coffee.
6. Sweeten with sugar if desired.

Estimated Cost:

• Milk: ₱40
• Espresso or Coffee: ₱20
• Vanilla Extract: ₱15
• Sugar: ₱5

Total Cost: ₱80

Matcha Green Tea Latte

Matcha Green Tea Latte is a creamy and frothy beverage made from powdered green tea leaves, known as matcha hot tea. For the matcha hot tea, the first cup of coffee or powder is whisked with hot water to create a concentrated hot tea, and then steamed milk is added to create a smooth and velvety texture. It is often sweetened with sugar or a sweetener of choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha green tea powder and hot water until smooth.
2. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
3. Pour the matcha mixture into a cup.
4. Slowly pour the steamed milk over the matcha while stirring gently.
5. Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.

Estimated Cost:

• Milk: ₱40
• Matcha Green Tea Powder: ₱50
• Honey or Sugar: ₱10

Total Cost: ₱100

Ginger Lemon Tea

Fresh ginger and lemon slices steeped in hot water produce ginger tea, a soothing and refreshing beverage. The ginger adds a warm and spicy flavor, while the orange juice from the lemon provides a tangy and citrusy taste. It can be sweetened with honey or sugar and is often enjoyed during the fall and winter as a very comforting beverage, a warm drink to alleviate cold symptoms, or a revitalizing beverage.

Ingredients:

• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 2 cups water

Instructions:

1. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices.
2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
3. Add the ginger slices to the boiling water and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and strain the ginger-infused water into a cup.
5. Add the lemon juice to the cup and stir well.
6. If desired, add honey to sweeten the tea. Stir until the honey dissolves.
7. Allow the tea to cool slightly before drinking.

Estimated Cost:

• Fresh Ginger ₱20
• Lemon Juice (1 lemon) ₱20
• Honey or Sugar: ₱10

Total Cost: ₱60

Indulging in a warm, comforting hot drink on a cold, rainy day is a delightful experience. With this condo-friendly hot tea latte and coffee recipe, you can easily prepare a variety of hot beverages to suit your taste buds. From classic hot chocolate to invigorating matcha lattes, these recipes for hot tea drinks are sure to keep you cozy and content. Moreover, the estimated costs provided for each hot tea or coffee recipe allow you to enjoy these sweet treats without straining your budget. So, embrace the rain, grab your favorite mug, and savor these delicious, hot tea drinks. Cheers to a great cup of warmth and comfort!

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