Apple Tea

Apple Flower tea improves digestive, remove excess fat, clears acne, lighten pigmentation, ease nerves and revitalized blood. Good for the skin. This Apple Flower tea can be mixed with Jasmine or Rose Tea.

Ingredients:

>2 tsp green tea leaves
>1 apple, peeled and cut into slices
>4 tsp sugar
>1/2 tsp lemon juice
>1/2 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder

1. Put the tea leaves in a kettle and keep aside.
2. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a pan with 5 cups of water and bring to boil.
3. Lower the flame and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4. Strain into the kettle and keep aside for a couple of minutes so that the flavours blend well.
5. Serve hot.

Alpine Carnival

2 tb Instant coffee
1 ts Vanilla
2 tb Brown sugar
1 ts Water
1 1/2 c Boiling water
1/2 c Whipping cream, whipped
Divide instant coffee and vanilla evenly between two Spanish coffee glasses. In a small heavy saucepan, dissolve sugar in the teaspoon of water. Over medium heat, stir dissolved sugar until it reaches a full boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in boiling water. Divide sugar mixture between coffee glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Makes 2 6 oz servings.

Canadian Coffee

1/4 c Maple syrup; pure
1/2 c Rye whiskey
3 c Coffee; hot, black, double strength
Topping:
3/4 c Whipping cream
4 ts Maple syrup; pure
Topping: Whip cream with maple syrup just up until soft mounds; set aside.
Divide maple syrup and whiskey among 4 warmed heatproof glass mugs or goblets. Pour in coffee to 1 inch of top; spoon topping over coffee.

Alexander Espresso

1 c Cold water
2 tb Ground espresso coffee
1/2 ea Cinnamon stick (3" long)
4 ts Creme de cacao
2 ts Brandy
2 tb Whipping cream, chilled
1 ea Grated semisweet chocolate
Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee w/ a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add creme de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some cream on top of each cup. For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls. Multiply proportions by six and it's perfect for a party. Serves 2