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Exceptional Hot Drinks to Keep You Warm in Cape Town

As the weather gets colder in Cape Town, it’s the perfect time to indulge in some heartwarming beverages other than coffee. With numerous options to choose from, here are five hot drinks that are unique, delectable, and perfect for warming your soul.

1. Pinotage Rooibos

The Electric, located in the heart of the city, offers a Pinotage Rooibos blend that is anything but ordinary. By adding pinotage skins to the rooibos blend, they have created a unique gluhwein-like tea that will warm you up from the inside. You can find it at The Electric, 48 Canterbury Street, District Six.

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2. Hot Chocolate with a Twist

Honest Chocolate is a hidden gem in the city and offers a variety of organic and vegan hot chocolate options. Their hot chocolates are served with house-made vanilla bean marshmallows. Try their “short and dark” or “tall and milky” options with exotic twists like Mexican Spices or Christmas Orange. You can find them at 64A Wale Street, City Centre.

3. Golden Latte

The Conscious Kitchen is a favourite spot for health-conscious foodies who love their Golden Latte. Made with a base of hand-pressed coconut and almond milk, infused with turmeric, black pepper, Himalayan salt, and coconut blossom nectar, this latte provides numerous health benefits including boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation. You can enjoy this golden latte at 34 Kloof Street, Gardens.

4. Choc Chaga

Wildsprout offers a unique Choc Chaga drink that is not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to hot chocolate. Their drink blends coconut oil, cacao powder, maca powder, hemp seeds, coconut blossom sugar, and coconut flakes with Chaga mushrooms, which are known for their immune-boosting properties and ability to lower blood sugar. You can find it at 278 Main Road, Kenilworth.

5. Lunar Lullaby

Nourish’d Café offers a relaxing Lunar Lullaby drink that combines chamomile and ashwagandha with a touch of lemon balm and lemon peel. Ashwagandha is known for its stress-relieving properties, making it perfect for easing anxiety and leaving you feeling refreshed and well-rested. You can try this calming drink at 117 Kloof Street, Gardens.

Cape Town’s diverse and delightful hot beverage offerings provide an excellent opportunity to warm up during the cold snaps. Whether you’re seeking a twist on a classic or a healthy and exotic creation, these beverages are sure to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. So, next time the chilly weather returns, be sure to treat yourself to one of these exceptional hot drinks.

Lerato Mokena

Lerato Mokena is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a focus on emerging voices from Khayelitsha to the Bo-Kaap. Born and raised at the foot of Table Mountain, she brings an insider’s eye to how creativity shapes—and is shaped by—South Africa’s complex social landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, Lerato can be found surfing Muizenberg’s gentle waves or debating politics over rooibos in her grandmother’s Gugulethu kitchen.

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