Vanilla Chai Hot Chocolate
Simple to make, not too sweet, and warmingly delicious...soon to become a cozy winter staple!
Servings: 1 mug
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 bag chai
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 ounce dark chocolate
- 2-4 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ounce espresso
- so much whipped cream
- grated chocolate shavings and cinnamon sticks (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a small pot, bring the milk to a gentle boil. Remove from the heat and add the chai bag and star anise (if using). Cover and steep 10 minutes. 2. Remove the tea bag and add the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and honey. Place over low heat and stir until the milk is steaming. Stir in the vanilla. 3. Pour the hot espresso into a mug, then pour over the hot chocolate. Dollop with whipped cream, and top with chocolate shavings and cinnamon. Drink and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal
