Filter coffee

Kumbakonam degree coffee or filter coffee is renowned all over the world. the traditional coffee filters, dabara set and the fresh aroma of the coffee are a good way to start a day with energy. I'am a coffee lover and cannot start my day without a cup of hot filter coffee. though there are so many varieties of coffee all over the world,filter coffee has a high place in all our hearts for sure. this is the fantastic blend of coffee powder, chicory and milk with a correct mix of sugar. there are so many instant coffee powders available in the market but nothing can beat the taste of the freshly brewed filter coffee. Kumbakonam which is known as the temple city of Tamilnadu is also famous for its coffee 'Kumbakonam Degree Coffee'. Here is the simple way of preparing this filter coffee to start each day fresh.

Ingredients:

• Filter coffee powder
• sugar
• Milk
• Water

Preparation:

1. Take a coffee filter and place a round piece of thin cotton cloth on the top jar so that it covers the small holes.
2. place it on top of the bottom jar and fill the filter coffe powder upto 3/4th of the top jar.
3. Bring the water to a rolling boil and pour the hot water in the top jar upto the rim and close it with the lid immediately.
4. the coffee decoction will slowly drop into the bottom jar. 
5. When the bottom jar is filled with the decoction,  pour needed decoction into a tumbler or cup and add needed sugar and milk to it. For strong coffe add more decoction and a light coffe needs lesser decoction.
6. mix well and have it hot.

Hot chocolate

A cup of hot chocolate is an excellent stress reliever. A soothing drink during a winter or rainy day, when you are at work or at home. There is no need to run to a coffee  shop to grab your hot chocolate,when it is so easy to make at home.Easy delicious hot chocolate recipe is here! Why wait? Try it now and experience the richness of chocolate in every warm sip.

Ingredients:

• Cocoa powder-2 tbsp
• Full cream milk-2 cups
• Scraped chocolate- 1tbsp
• Sugar-2 tbsp
• Water-3/4 cup
• Cream- for topping(optional)

Method:

1. Boil water in a saucepan. Simmer it.
2. Add the cocoa powder and bring it to a boil.
3. Add in the milk and sugar along with the chocolate.
4. Simmer and cook until mixture turns smooth and creamy for about 5 minutes, by stirring continuously.
5. Once done,transfer to mugs and top it up with cream and dust some cocoa powder on it.
6. Enjoy your mug of creamy hot chocolate!

Masala tea

Nothing is more comforting than a cup of masala tea in the evening after a long day. Fresh ginger and elaichi adds a great flavour and taste. it is a good option when you have a cold or headache.Having a cup of this masala tea daily improves digestion.

Serving size:3 cups

Time:5 minutes

Ingredients:

• Ginger - 1 inch piece
• Elaichi - 2 or 3 pods
• Milk-2 cups
• Water-1 cup
• Tea dust- 2 teaspoons

Preparation:

1.take a tea pan and pour the water in it. Add the tea dust to it.

2. Crush the ginger and elaichi and add it to the water.Bring it to a boil and simmer.

3. Now add the milk to this decoction and wait for it to boil well and switch off the flame.

4. stain it using a tea filter and serve hot.

Cold coffee

If you love coffee you will surely like the fresh flavour and taste of home made creamy cold coffee . I can never kick start my day without a cup of coffee and its a stress buster in the middle of the day and a refresher at the end of the day. I usually have cold coffee from one of the coffee shops and never thought it would be this simple to make at home.A tall glass of cold coffee is a soothing way to refresh yourself on a hot summer day. Its very easy to make cold coffee at home just with the available ingredients. Here is the simple cold coffee recipe that you can try and relish. Adding fresh cream to this or a scoop of vanilla ice cream will make it more rich and creamy but that's optional. 

Ingredients:

• Instant coffee powder-1 tbsp
• Sugar-3 to 4 tbsp
• Warm water-1/4 cup
• milk-2 cups(chilled)
• Fresh cream or vanila ice cream (optional)
• Ice cubes-6 

Preparation:

• Add the coffee powder sugar and warm water in a blender and blend until its frothy.
• Add the chilled milk and ice cubes and blend well.
• You can top it with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream which is totally optional.
• serve it immediately.

Ice lemon tea

Beat the summer with this refreshing ice lemon tea. A blend of tea and lemon with mild sweetness is a great way to chill out the heat. I have used sugar here but you can use honey for a healthier option. Prepare a huge bottle of this relishing drink and store in your refrigerator for upto a week and sip it every now and then to keep yourself cool this summer.

Ingredients :

• Water- 1 ltr
• Tea bags-5
• Lemon- 2
• Sugar-as per taste

Preparation:

1. Bring the water to a rolling boil and switch off the stove.
2. add the tea bags to it and cover the pan with a lid.
3. Let it rest for half an hour until the water gets stained with tea.
4. Remove the tea bags and squeeze the lemon.
5. Add needed sugar or honey to it.
6. Allow it to cool and our in jars .Refrigerate it and serve chilled.