With cold weather now firmly settled in the Valley, it’s important to stay warm! It’s the season of fluffy blankets, nights in, and… warm drinks! There’s a large variety to choose from, especially from Roanoke College’s very own cafe, Rooney’s! Here are my personal favorite hot drinks to help me beat the chilly air.
Number 3: Hot Chocolate. Hot cocoa can be hit-or-miss for me, because I am very particular about the temperature and ingredients in my drink. I enjoy hot chocolate, at least in theory. Rooney’s cocoa is pretty alright, so if you’re a hot chocolate lover, hopefully it won’t disappoint. Dunkin’ Donuts’ hot cocoa used to be my favorite, but I had it again recently, and it did not live up to the expectations of my memories, unfortunately.
Number 2: Peppermint Mocha. This feels a little like cheating, since it’s similar to hot cocoa, but it’s my pick nonetheless! This is a drink I only have around the holidays, so maybe the novelty of it is a factor in why I like it so much. I’m not the biggest coffee person, but I do really like peppermint and chocolate. Occasionally, I just order this as a peppermint hot chocolate, although I haven’t done this in a couple of years now.
Number 1: Black tea with honey. This is a simple choice, but it’s one that brings me great joy. My girlfriend manages to put the perfect amount of honey in every time, and her tea is really good (even though she microwaves the water in the mug, which drives me a little crazy.)
I hope that this autumn and winter, you readers can get plenty of your favorite warm drinks to help you make it through the cold seasons!
Ren Monin
Staff Reporter
