Jun 09 2026
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Hot Beverages Recipe

Inspired by T.C. Eggington's
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Coffee Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Ingredients

Method

Tea Directions

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea Leaves

    Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 tsp of black tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain and Sweeten

    Strain the tea into a teapot or cup, adding 2 tbsp of sugar to taste.

  4. 4

    Add Milk

    Pour in 1 cup of milk into the tea and stir well before serving.

Coffee Directions

  1. 5

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 6

    Brew Coffee

    Place 4 tbsp of ground coffee in a coffee filter or French press and pour the boiling water over it. Let it steep for about 4 minutes.

  3. 7

    Sweeten Coffee

    After steeping, pour into a mug and add 1 tbsp of sugar. Stir until dissolved.

  4. 8

    Add Milk (Optional)

    If desired, add 1 cup of milk for a creamier texture and stir well.

Hot Chocolate Directions

  1. 9

    Heat Milk

    In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

  2. 10

    Mix Cocoa and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, combine 2 tbsp of cocoa powder and 2 tbsp of sugar.

  3. 11

    Combine and Stir

    Add the cocoa-sugar mixture to the heated milk, whisking continuously until well blended.

  4. 12

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract for flavor.

  5. 13

    Serve with Whipped Cream (Optional)

    Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired, then serve hot.

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