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Hot Cocoa Season is here, people.

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Hot chocolate is probably the staple drink during the holiday season. It's sweet velvety taste is unlike no other, magical in making people instantly feel cozy. I happily drink hot chocolate more than I breathe air, and if you're anything like me, you know the variations of the famous drink.

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If you're tired of drinking plain-old hot chocolate, try these delicious add-ins and alternatives!

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Are you tired of doing the same monotonous thing every single day? Eating similar foods. Completing the same routine of sleep, work and/or school. Talking to the same people. Well, there is one thing that can be easily changed, and that is the way you make your hot chocolate.

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Hot Cocoa Season is here, people.

For the Rise and Grind Drinker

Or the Vertical Hot Cocoa Bar architect

The Candy Cane Cocoa Station

Maybe even one with a Mickey Mouse Twist

The Hot Cocoa Corner

A Bar for the Gingerbread fans

Or a more simple setup

Here Comes Santa Claus

Hot Cocoa Transaction

Seasons Greetings Station

Farmhouse Coco Bar

A Bar with all the Fixins

White Snow cups of Coco

Grab & Go Coco

Evergreen Bar

Red Hot Coco

White Christmas Bar

Have a cup of cheer

Baby it’s cold outside

Frosted coco bar

Because everyone deserves to know the best way to wake up.

1. Starbucks: 7/10

Overall (7/10): I'd have one maybe once a month. Nothing exceptional, but not a waste of time.

2. Tim Hortons: 4/10

Overall (4/10): Not great coffee but pretty great people.

3. Dunkin Donuts: 9/10

Overall (9/10): By far my favorite coffee, and I've never had a bad experience.

4. McDonalds: 7/10

Overall (7/10): Honestly they get a point just for surprising me. For McDonald's, they really did a good job, and while the coffee is incredibly sweet, it's not bad, and it's reasonably priced. Besides, it could even finally caffeinate that person in your life who refuses to drink coffee

If you're tired of drinking plain-old hot chocolate, try these delicious add-ins and alternatives!

1. Try some flavored hot chocolate to add a new layer to the traditional milk chocolate flavoring!

2. Another way to elevate your hot chocolate experience is to add in flavored candy canes.

3. Continuing on the 'flavored-items train,' marshmallows provide a whole new dimension to your beverage.

4. Have you ever heard of hot chocolate stir spoons and sticks?

5. Making your own homemade hot chocolate is another way to change it up!

6. One of the best ways to spice up your hot chocolate is through spices.

7. There are many ingredients that complement hot chocolate that can be incorporated in at either the beginning or end of the process.

8. In general, adding candies to your drink can greatly change and improve the flavor.

9. On top of your drink, there are some specific ingredients that simply work well.

10. Although I have never tried it myself, adding coffee to hot chocolate makes the drink pop in more ways than one.

11. Peanut butter, without a doubt, goes with everything.

12. Are you tired of sticking to the traditional drinks? I encourage you to try some maple syrup in your next round of hot cocoa!

13. Extracts and additional liquids could improve the flavor of the drinks as well.

14. If you miss the summer nights spent around the bonfire, make a s'more inspired drink.

15. Now, here is my all-time favorite hot chocolate combination.

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It's just your cup of tea.

5 off-the-menu Starbucks drinks any inexperienced coffee customer will love

1. Venti Iced Coffee with extra ice, no classic syrup, almond milk, sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, and caramel drizzle.

2. Triple shot of espresso over ice in a grande cup with pumpkin cream

3. Iced Coffee with extra ice and white chocolate mocha sauce

4. Honey Citrus Mint Tea with light lemonade

5. Iced Chai with milk of your choice, and 3 pumps of pumpkin syrup

The key is using real, traditional chai.

Ingredients (1 cup):

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