Crisp, cool nights are among us and there’s nothing quite like some Cozy Comfort Sips to get into the fall spirit. While caffeinated coffee is always a go-to option, we know sometimes you want to sip something hot without wanting the jitters or side effects of too much caffeine. That’s why we put together this collection of Cozy Comfort Sips featuring nine hot drink options that you can enjoy in place of your average Joe!
Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Adding milk to tea results in a smoother flavor tea while brown sugar adds a bit of sweetness. This Brown Sugar Milk Tea is a great alternative for those non-coffee drinkers out there or a great option at night when you’re winding down. While there are many different variations and combinations of milk tea out there, we kept this recipe plain and simple.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 back tea bags
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ½ cup Kreider Farms whole milk
Instructions
- Boil water and pour into a mug with tea bags and allow to steep.
- While tea is steeping, warm up milk in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.
- Once the tea has steeped, remove bags and stir in brown sugar until completely dissolved.
- Pour in warm milk and froth, top with addition brown sugar if desired.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
There’s nothing like a piping cup of hot chocolate on a chilly fall evening, but add some peppermint to make it a bit more festive for the upcoming holiday season! If you start with our Kreider chocolate milk, you can whip this up in a jiffy and the result is guaranteed to be creamy, delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 2 cups Kreider chocolate milk
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla
- whipped cream
- peppermint candies
Instructions
- Stir together chocolate milk, peppermint extract and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies if desired.
Homemade Chai Latte
There’s just something about the complex flavors and spices in chai that are more comforting in the fall. This Homemade Chai Latte will make you feel all warm and fuzzy with every sip.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 2 Chai spice black tea bags
- ½ cup boiling water
- ¾ cup Kreider whole milk
- honey, to taste
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil water and steep tea bags in a mug.
- While steeping, warm milk in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed, then whisk with a frother.
- Once tea has been steeped, add frothed, warm milk and honey to taste. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Add a little spice to your life with this perfectly spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate that’s probably unlike anything you’ve had before. The key ingredient, masa harina, gives the drink a thick and rich consistency, you might even need a spoon to help you enjoy it!
Ingredients (serves 1)
- ¾ cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 tbsp masa harina
- ½ cup Kreider chocolate milk
- 1 tablet Mexican chocolate
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, cinnamon and star anise to a simmer, then turn off heat and steep for 10 minutes.
- After steeping, remove spices and return to heat. Whisk in the masa harina until well combined, then add in milk, chocolate and brown sugar.
- Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat, whisking often. Once your hot chocolate comes to a boil and begins to thicken, it is ready to enjoy.
Cinnamon Matcha Latte
There’s just something about a hot matcha that feels like a warm hug in every sip. The surprise cinnamon in this recipe adds something a little different to your run-of-the-mill matcha. A great drink to start off your day in place of your average cup of joe. We even used our Lactose Free milk in this recipe in case you have a sensitivity to regular milk!
Ingredients (serves 1)
- ¾ cup Kreider Lactose Free whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp matcha powder
- 1 ½ tsp honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Over medium heat, bring milk, honey, vanilla and cinnamon to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes, remove cinnamon stick after steeping.
- Add matcha powder to a mug and pour over warm milk mixture. Whisk with a frother and dust with additional matcha powder if desired.
White Hot Chocolate
Just 3 ingredients are all this White Hot Chocolate recipe takes! A favorite by both adults and kids alike, this sweet drink is a great dessert on a chilly night and its clean, white color has us [almost] ready for some snow.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 cup Kreider whole milk
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp vanilla
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add milk, white chocolate and vanilla to a saucepan and heat on medium high, whisking until chocolate has fully melted.
- Once the consistency is silky smooth, pour into a mug and top with mini marshmallows.
Golden Milk Latte
A new kind of latte has been gaining popularity and features the unique flavor and benefits of turmeric and a bold, yellow color. The Golden Milk Latte is a great way to start off your day or the perfect afternoon pick-me-up sans caffeine.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 ½ cups Kreider Lactose Free whole milk
- ¾ tsp ground turmeric
- 1/8 tsp gound cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
Instructions
- Bring milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and honey to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Whisk until the milk just reaches a boil and then remove from heat.
- Froth the mixture until some foam starts to form and then pour into a mug and garnish with cinnamon if desired.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
We’ve got about a month left of pumpkin season in the year, so whip up this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate using our Kreider Pumpkin Pie milk [available for a limited time] for a fun and festive fall treat. You can even multiply the recipe and make a bigger batch to keep warm in a crockpot for those Friday or Saturday tailgates out in the cold!
Ingredients (serves 1)
- ¾ cup Kreider Pumpkin Pie milk
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp white chocolate
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Add milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla to saucepan and heat over medium-low. Heat and stir until it comes to a simmer.
- Turn off heat and add in white chocolate, stirring until completely melted.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon spice if desired
Hot Apple Cider
Are you team apple or team pumpkin this fall? Well, this one goes out to all the apple fans and is made with our Kreider Apple Orchard Tea [available for a limited time.] This festive, fall cider is the perfect thing to sip on a crisp, fall evening.
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 ½ cups Kreider Apple Orchard Tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 clove
- 3 orange slices, thinly sliced
- star anise
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Reduce and let simmer and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain out spices and pour into a mug.
We hope these Cozy Comfort Sips add some warmth to your routine this fall! If you give our recipes a try, let us know by tagging @kreiderfarms on Facebook and Instagram.
