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Top 10 Tea and Coffee Recipes

by Sean Paajanen
for About.com

If you can't decide which drinks to try first, you can follow the crowd and try one of the most popular recipes on the site.

1. Basic Banana Smoothie

An easy recipe for the beginner smoothie maker. This creamy drink isn't too sweet, and is a healthy choice for breakfast or any time of the day. You can prepare a basic banana smoothie in just minutes.

2. Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee

An elegant coffee and chocolate cocktail, served in a warm wine glass. Share this with a partner for a relaxing drink by the fireplace.

3. Chocolate Caliente

A rich hot chocolate recipe, made with real chocolate and whisked with vanilla. A few more pinches of spice gives this recipe a unique but subtle flavour all its own.

4. Cold Coffee Nog

If you love egg nog, then this coffee-variety should be perfect for you. There's plenty of coffee too, not just a hint. Be aware there are raw eggs in this recipe.

5. Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber sandwiches are very traditional for afternoon tea, and not hard to make at all. The white wine vinegar adds a bit of zing to the cool cucumber slices.

6. Chocolate Almond Biscotti

A chocolate biscotti that is also covered in a drizzled chocolate glaze. Large pieces of sliced almonds add a nutty crunch as well. These cookies are twice baked for crispness.

7. Decadent Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate recipe calls for two different kinds of chocolate, and it's whipped frothy. The half and half cream makes for an extra rich cup of cocoa.

8. Irish Coffee

You can't go wrong with this simple but classic recipe for Irish coffee. It's usually served with a thick dollop of whipped cream on top.

9. Moon Chai

With so many spices in this chai recipe, you might want to blend them ahead of time for quicker preparation. Either way, the extra effort is worth it for this zesty chai recipe.

10. Cafe con Miel

Honey has a wonderful flavour, as well as adding some natural sweetness to your cup of coffee. It doesn't take much to change the whole feeling of your cup.

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