Cocoa Tea

Name: Cocoa Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saint Lucia
Ingredients: 60 g Cocoa Stick (crushed); 800 ml Water; 300 ml Whole Milk; 1 pcs Cinnamon Stick (whole); 1 pcs Bay Leaf (whole); 1 g Nutmeg (freshly grated); 5 ml Vanilla Extract; 25 g White Sugar; 1 g Salt

Cocoa tea is a Saint Lucian hot drink made by simmering grated cocoa stick with milk, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf, and sugar. Strain before serving.

Prep

10m

Cook

15m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

153kcal

Calories

Protein

10g

Fat

15g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Drink

60g
Cocoa Stick (crushed)
800ml
Water
300ml
Whole Milk
1pcs
Cinnamon Stick (whole)
1pcs
Bay Leaf (whole)
1g
Nutmeg (freshly grated)
5ml
Vanilla Extract
25g
White Sugar
1g
Salt

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Method

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5 steps

01
Bring the water to a gentle simmer with the cinnamon stick and bay leaf at about 95°C (203°F).
02
Add the cocoa stick and whisk until it melts into the liquid and the drink starts to thicken slightly.
03
Pour in the whole milk and heat the tea gently to about 85°C (185°F), without letting it boil.
04
Stir in the nutmeg, vanilla extract, white sugar, and salt.
05
Simmer gently for 2 minutes, then strain if you prefer a smoother drink and serve hot.

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