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Winter Warmer Drinks<br />
Words: Natacha Woods<br />
Now that the roasting hot weather is no longer with us, it means that those of us with old souls are using any slight breeze as an excuse to wear a sweater and drink something<br />
hot and comforting. Winter in Glasgow is notoriously rainy and windy, not as romantic as a crisp snow-dusted landscape, but we make of it what we can - all while still managing<br />
to get a hot beverage down us. Here are some lovely vegan winter warmers that I have tried in the hopes that it inspires you enough to add a few to your autumn/winter<br />
shopping list. Since some of you crazy people out there don’t enjoy the taste of coffee, all of these comfort drinks are completely caffeine-free!<br />
Pukka Organic Latte Cacao<br />
Maca Magic<br />
Rating: 4/5<br />
This drink is akin to a spicy chai latte, deliciously warming<br />
and sweet. I tried it both with water and with oat milk, and<br />
much preferred it with oat milk because it brings out those<br />
colourful flavours more. It strikes me as being slightly fancier<br />
than the rest so I plan to use it when guests come visiting.<br />
Cadbury Fairtrade Drinking Chocolate<br />
(don’t) Add Milk<br />
Rating: 3.5/5<br />
I’m not going to lie, I had no idea that this drink was vegan.<br />
Growing up my parents would always chuck this powder and<br />
hot cow’s milk in a mug and serve it to me that way, so I just<br />
always assumed it contained dairy. This drink is perfect for<br />
days when you have had a long day at work or uni and need<br />
something simple to wind down with.<br />
Cadbury’s Freddo Drinking Chocolate<br />
Rating: 5/5<br />
For me, this drink ticks ALL the boxes. This was another one<br />
that took me by surprise by being vegan. I only wish I had<br />
known about it sooner. When made with oat milk, it is pretty<br />
much the perfect drink for me. Perhaps it is mostly nostalgia,<br />
but the creamy smooth taste of this drink just sits right with<br />
me. Though it does conjure up unsettling thoughts about the<br />
rapidly rising price of Freddos in today’s economy...<br />
Sweet Freedom Chocolate Shot Liquid<br />
Chocolate<br />
Rating: 4.5/5<br />
Trying this drink was my first time tasting any Sweet Freedom<br />
drinks and I was not disappointed. Unlike the others on this<br />
list, this one comes in liquid form so it is extremely versatile and<br />
can be used for much more than making drinking chocolate.<br />
It has a deeper and ‘darker’ taste that feels very luxurious.<br />
This product also has the added benefit of being completely<br />
natural so would be a great option for kids. Sweet Freedom<br />
also have a variety of other Chocolate Shot flavours, including<br />
caramel, banana, orange spice, and coconut!<br />
Sweet Revolution Organic Instant<br />
Matcha Latte<br />
Rating: 4.5/5<br />
I am a huge fan of everything matcha flavoured, so was very<br />
excited to try this. This guy is a powder pre-made with coconut<br />
milk so all you have to do is add hot water and - presto! You<br />
have yourself a beautiful frothy drink. A great alternative to<br />
coffee if you are feeling adventurous or are tricking yourself<br />
into thinking you don’t need caffeine anymore.<br />
Of course this list isn’t exhaustive of all the amazing vegan<br />
hot drinks available, so here are a few additional ones you<br />
should definitely check out:<br />
Drink Me Chai Free From Chai Latte<br />
Galaxy Hot Chocolate Powder (make sure you get the one<br />
without milk!)<br />
Whittard Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Powder (amongst<br />
other flavours)<br />
Hotel Chocolat Chilli Hot Chocolate Powder (amongst other<br />
flavours)<br />
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