raktajino

In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a Klingon coffee blend enjoyed by many of the main characters. Recipes include:

"Klah Version" (Makes approximately 14 servings)

2 Tbs. Sweet Ground Chocolate
1/2 cup Dark Cocoa
3/8 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Dark Instant Coffee Crystals Ground into powder
Pinch of Nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together, and store in airtight container.
To serve, use 3 teaspoons to 3/4 cup not-quite-boiling water. When served, the drink should be thick, much like hot cocoa

"House of Kasara blend" (Makes approximately 14 servings)

1 1/2 cup Powdered Non-Dairy Creamer
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa
6 Tbs. Instant Coffee
1/2 tsp. Ground Allspice
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Note: "Lightweights" may prefer a mix made with 3 tablespoons of instant coffee.

Mix all ingredients together, and store in airtight container.
To serve, use 3 teaspoons to 3/4 cup not-quite-boiling water. When served, the drink should be thick, much like hot cocoa.

Sisko: "Computer one raktajino and a bagel"
Computer: Buzz buzz twinkle dinkle bingbang.
Sisko: "Aaaah. excellent."

by Cliff Whitty June 21, 2006