Chai Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate is a creamy indulgence made with semi-sweet chocolate and warm spices. To make it even more decadent, top it off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

• Milk: Whole milk will yield a thicker and creamier hot chocolate but any dairy or plant-based milk is fine!
• Cardamom: I love using crushed cardamom pods but you can also use ground cardamom powder.
• Cinnamon: Cinnamon stick or powder.
• Salt: Sea salt helps bring out the flavours of the chocolate and just balances the overall sweetness.
• Cocoa powder: Choose any cocoa powder (dutch-process or natural).
• Chocolate: To balance the bitterness from the cocoa powder, it is necessary to use semi-sweet chocolate. While I prefer using a chopped-up chocolate bar, you can just use regular chocolate chips. However, if you prefer dark chocolate, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar or as per your taste.
• Vanilla extract: A splash of vanilla enhances the flavour of hot chocolate. For a festive twist, you can add peppermint extract.

In a pot add milk, tea leaves, cardamom and cinnamon over medium heat and allow it to come to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add cocoa powder, chocolate and salt and stir frequently. Once the chocolate has fully melted and the hot chocolate has thickened, remove the pot from the heat, add vanilla and pour into your favourite mug! For an extra special chai hot chocolate, add a dollop of whipped cream and some chocolate shavings.

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Chai Hot Chocolate

This chai hot chocolate is a creamy indulgence made with semi-sweet chocolate and warm spices. To make it even more decadent, top it off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

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Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups milk (Dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 teaspoon loose black tea see note
• 3 to 4 crushed cardamom pods
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chopped milk chocolate
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• In a medium pot combine milk, tea leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon and then whisk together. Heat the milk mixture until it comes to a slight simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Add in cocoa powder and the chocolate, and stir frequently until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture thickens up. Strain the hot chocolate into your cups, top with fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Notes

• If you don’t have loose black tea, simply cut 4 regular tea bags and measure out two teaspoons. 

Keyword Chai Hot Chocolate, Chai Tea Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Chai Tea