Klah
"A delicious beverage based on a drink described in the "Dragonriders of Pern" books by Anne McCaffrey. This recipe makes a large single serving. I mix the dry ingredients and take baggies of it to work to leave in my desk for whenever I need a pick-me-up."
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 3mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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2 cups
- Serves:
- 1
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, unsweetened (I like Hershey's Special Dark)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch allspice
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups water
- sugar (optional)
- milk (optional)
directions
- Combine cocoa powder, coffee and spices in microwave-safe mug.
- Add vanilla (if using) and water. Stir to combine.
- Heat in microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until as hot as you like it. (Alternately, heat water in saucepan and pour hot water over dry ingredients.).
- Stir well.
- Sweeten and/or add milk as desired.
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Reviews
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What a lovely warming drink for a cold winters day. I especially love the little kick from the cayenne. Thanks for posting! -
I added a little sugar & milk to mine which I had on a cold wet winters day. It really hit the spot :) Made for Aus/NZ swap June 2009 -
WOW, what a great treat. I really enjoyed this drink. I used all the spices and pure vanilla extract. I did garnish the coffee with whipped cream and more of the spices, making it even spicier. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful easy to make cuppa Sheynath. -
Delicious!! I used a Hershey's special dark hot cocoa mix.It was great. That added a bit of sweetness. I topped it with Cool whip,whipped topping spray. I did not add the cayenne pepper( personal choice). can't wait to have this beverage at the lake, sitting by the camp fire. recipe swap#27 Aus/NZ
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This is a realy good drink for a cold day. I did add some milk in the end just a dash it did not need sugar for my tastes Thanks . Made for RECIPE SWAP #18 - July 2008 Thanks
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Tweaks
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Instead of using instant coffee, I like to mix the cocoa and spice blend into brewed coffee. It's richer, and I find it's easier to tweak if you want it stronger or not. But I love your spice blend!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Sheynath
Salem, 77
I have loved to cook since I was a child. Several years ago I was diagnosed as gluten-intolerant, and I have been having a great time learning about gluten-free substitutions.
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