5 Of The World's Wonderful, Lesser-Known, Warm Drinks (With Recipes)

From Mexico and Turkey, to Indonesia, Tibet, Nigeria, Ghana, and beyond...some amazing warm cuppas you can enjoy at home!

Champurrado (Mexico) - Champurrado is a chocolatey warm beverage made with masa harina (the corn flour used to make tortillas). It dates back to ancient Mexican traditions from the Aztecs and Mayans, but is still a favorite in modern Mexico. Recipe.

Yak Butter Tea (Tibet) - A traditional Tibetan drink with a practical purpose! Recipe.

Sarabba (Indonesia) - Cinnamon, ginger, and pepper come together in a base of egg yolks and coconut milk for a fragrant, sweet, and flavorful beverage as tasty as it is filled with history. Recipe.

Salep (Turkey) - A flour made from orchid roots makes for a popular milky and heartwarming Turkish drink. Recipe.

Bissap (Afro-Caribbean) - In Africa, Nigerians call it Zobo, Ghanaians call it Sobolo while Senegalese, Congolese, Malians and Burkinabes call it Bissap and, although it is actually the national drink in Senegal, it is also popular across the Caribbean. Recipe.