22 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,

1. If a large quantity is to be made at once, tie tea loosely in a cheese-cloth
bag and drop into boiling water.
2. Remove at the end of 3 min.

COCOA.

Cocoa is a very good beverage for children, since it is one way of placing
milk in their meals. It contains a mild stimulant due to the theobromine
present in it.

Chocolate contains more fat than cocoa, and this makes it more difficult to
digest.

COCOA.

1-2 tbsp. cocoa. 1 ec. water.

1-2 tbsp. sugar. i ¢:: Mik:

f.g. salt. Y, tsp. vanilla.

(For 50 Preopte.)

Y% lb. cocoa. 5-6 qt. milk.

%—-1 lb. sugar. 1 tsp. salt.

8 qt. water. 4 tsp. vanilla.
1. Mix cocoa, sugar, and salt, add boiling water; mix thoroughly.
2. Boil gently 5 min. to cook the starch.
3. Add heated milk and reheat over hot water.
4. Beat until a thick froth forms to prevent a scum; add vanilla.
5. A marshmallow or a little whipped cream adds to the attractiveness.
6. Serve hot.

CHOCOLATE.
1% oz. unsweetened chocolate f.g. salt.
(1144 squares). 1 ec. boiling water. |

34 tbsp. sugar. 3c. milk.
1. Melt chocolate over hot water.
2. Add sugar, salt, and boiling water; stir until smooth; boil 5 min.
3. Add milk; reheat over boiling water. |
4. Beat to form froth; serve with whipped cream or a marshmallow.

COFFEE.

Coffee contains a stimulating substance called caffeine, which is the same
thing as theine in tea. It also contains tannin, and volatile oils which give
to coffee its characteristic odour and flavour.

Coffee itself has no food value; it stimulates the nerves, brain, and heart,
and the tannin hinders digestion. It is usually made stronger than tea, and
therefore has a greater stimulating effect. Children need no stimulants;
therefore they should avoid coffee as well as tea.

Freshly ground coffee gives the best results. Buy good, freshly roasted
coffee-beans and grind just before using; or buy ground coffee in small
quantity and keep in an air-tight container. Coffee should be served immedi-
ately after making.

BOILED COFFEE (WITH BOILING WATER).

1-114 tbsp. coarsely ground Kgg white and shell may
coffee, 3 be added if desired.
f.g salt. 3 tbsp. cold water.

% ¢c. boiling water.