Klah

A delicious beverage based on a drink described in the "Dragonriders of Pern" books by Anne McCaffrey. This recipe makes a large single serving. I mix the dry ingredients and take baggies of it to work to leave in my desk for whenever I need a pick-me-up.

• Ready In: 3 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon cocoa powder, unsweetened (I like Hershey's Special Dark)
• 1  teaspoon instant coffee
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  pinch allspice
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 2  cups water
•  sugar (optional)
•  milk (optional)

Directions

1. Combine cocoa powder, coffee and spices in microwave-safe mug.
2. Add vanilla (if using) and water. Stir to combine.
3. Heat in microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until as hot as you like it. (Alternately, heat water in saucepan and pour hot water over dry ingredients.).
4. Stir well.
5. Sweeten and/or add milk as desired.