| Keyword |
Description |
| Atole
|
A hot, thick drink made with corn and milk |
| Champurrado |
A chocolate-flavored atole, sweeter and thicker |
| Café de olla |
Coffee made in a clay pot with sugar and cinnamon |
In Mexico, when it gets cold, people love drinking special hot drinks that make them feel warm and happy. One traditional drink is atole, which is thick and made from corn and milk. Another is champurrado, a chocolate atole that tastes sweet and is perfect with tamales. Mexican coffee called café de olla is made in a clay pot with sugar and cinnamon, and is enjoyed with yummy bread or tamales in the morning.
Drinks like atole, champurrado, and café de olla are part of Mexican culture and help families feel close during cold days. People also like rompope, a creamy drink made with eggs and ponche, a fruit punch with cinnamon and spices, especially for parties and holidays. Drinking these warm drinks makes everyone feel cozy and connected to the traditions of Mexico.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Cinnamon |
Canela |
| Spices |
Especias |
| Connected |
Conectados |
Time to discuss
- Which hot drink sounds best to you?
- Why do people like drinking hot drinks in the cold?
- When do you like to drink something warm?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- What is your favorite drink and when do you like to have it?
- Tell a story about a time you drank a hot drink and felt good.
