Description
A delightful fusion of rich cocoa and aromatic chai spices, creating a warming elixir that’s perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup filtered water
- ½ cup whole milk (or non-dairy substitute)
- 1.5–2 tsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 chai tea bags
- Sugar (to taste)
- Whipped topping (for serving)
- Chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a pan, add your 1 cup of water, ½ cup of milk, and 2 chai tea bags. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Heat it up: Watch closely as it heats. You want it to be steaming but not boiling just yet; that’s when the chai tea begins to infuse beautifully with the cocoa.
- Add cocoa: Once hot, add 1.5–2 tsp of cocoa powder. Stir well until it dissolves. You’ll notice the rich chocolate color deepening.
- Bring to a boil: Let the mixture come to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. This is where the magic happens!
- Strain and serve: Switch off the flame and pour the Chocolate Chai through a strainer into cups. This catches the tea leaves and any cocoa clumps for a smooth finish.
- Sweeten and garnish: Add sugar to taste if desired, then crown your hot drink with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate chips. Shine on, beautiful!
- Enjoy every sip: Cozy up in your favorite spot, take a sip, and let the flavors dance around your palate!
Notes
Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes for optimal flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg