In my student days I was very fond of ginger wine, usually by itself but the occasional whisky mac found its way down my throat as well. I have a soft spot for kahlua, although these days I don't drink much alcohol. In a climate where dehydration is a way of life, even a little goes a long way.

The sandwiches and coffee stall in the building next to my office has a lovely concoction called an arabian frost, which is basically cold coffee with whipped cream and then chocolate flakes and chopped walnuts on top.

Indonesia has its own ginger drink, bandrek , very warming when you're up in the mountains and the temperature dips below 15 degrees Centigrade. (How do you do a degree sign on here?) Avocado juice with a swirl of melted chocolate through it is very popular.

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