Winter Fun Guide 2015: Tea & Cocoa

Mariebelle Sweets

SoHo chocolate shop MarieBelle Sweets lets you spice up your cocoa with options such as a cinnamon stick and nutmeg, freshly ground hazelnuts, and natural banana pulp. 484 Broome Street, mariebelle.com

City Bakery

City Bakery is the New York spot for decadent, thick hot chocolate. Its month-long hot chocolate festival in February features a different flavor, such as “malted milk,” every day. 3 West 18th Street, thecitybakery.com

Milk Bar

Momofuku Milk Bar’s take on hot cocoa features charred marshmallows, and is made by steaming fudge sauce with organic milk. Various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, milkbarstore.com

Grom

Freshly made with some of the finest powdered cocoa and cane sugar, beloved gelateria Grom’s hot chocolate is definitely worth a try. A drop or two of cream and hazelnut shavings top off every cup. Various locations around Manhattan, grom.it

American Girl Café

Enjoy a sophisticated tea with the dolls at the American Girl Café, where the dolls even receive their own tiny cups. 609 5th Avenue at 49th Street, americangirl.com

Lady Mendl's Tea Salon

Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon hearkens back to Edith Wharton’s New York. This dainty afternoon tea, served out of the Inn at Irving Place’s brownstone, will appeal to sophisticated young ones. 56 Irving Place, innatirvingplace.com

Alice's Tea Cup

Alice’s Tea Cup is a perfect place for teatime with the kids. Its “Wee Tea” service provides both sophisticated yet kid-friendly tea options, with a menu including grilled cheese and chicken fingers or an apple and Nutella sandwich. Various locations around Manhattan, alicesteacup.com