The Steaming Cup

A mild and milky coffee drink

West Indies Coffee is mainly a milk drink, flavoured with coffee and brown sugar. It’s a quick and easy-going warm drink for a winter afternoon.

• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup instant coffee
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Heat milk to almost boiling, then stir in coffee and sugar. When it’s dissolved, serve in warm mugs.

Serves 4.