Cocoa Tea(Saint Lucia)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15

Luxurious and comforting Cocoa Tea recipe from Saint Lucia

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

2 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

12 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup dark chocolate ( chunks )
	2 cups water ( I like to use 1 cup water and 2 1/2 cups milk )
	1/4 cup sugar ( to taste )
	1 cinnamon stick
	1 1/2 cups almond milk ( original recipe calls for whole milk , use any milk you like )
	freshly grated nutmeg , for topping

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

273

Sugar

20g

Fat

15g

Cocoa Tea is a beloved beverage in the island nation of Saint Lucia. Made with simple ingredients, this warm beverage is perfect for warming up on a cold and rainy day. The use of dark chocolate and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add depth and complexity to this drink. Traditionally made with whole milk in Saint Lucia, this recipe can easily be adapted to suit your preferences by using any milk of your choice. Sip on a cup of Cocoa Tea and imagine you're in a tropical paradise!

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, heat the water until boiling.
2.	Add the cinnamon stick and dark chocolate chunks to the pan. Stir until the chocolate is melted and combined with the water.
3.	Add the sugar and almond milk (or any milk of your choice) to the pan and stir until combined.
4.	Remove the cinnamon stick and pour the cocoa tea into mugs.
5.	Top with freshly grated nutmeg and enjoy!

PROS

Sweet and warming, Cocoa Tea is a comforting beverage that is perfect for cold and rainy days.

The dark chocolate used in this recipe is full of antioxidants and can help improve mood and brain function.

CONS

This recipe uses sugar which can increase calorie and sugar intake if consumed excessively.

As with many hot beverages, take caution when drinking to avoid burns.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cocoa Tea has many health benefits. The high concentration of flavanols in dark chocolate has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
Cinnamon has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help improve blood sugar control.
Nutmeg has been traditionally used to reduce pain and inflammation and aid digestion.