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jamaican hot cocoa tea in two enamel mugs.

Caribbean Chocolate Tea (Cocoa Tea)

Caribbean Chocolate Tea (Cocoa Tea) is a delicious, silky smooth blend of natural cacao, cinnamon and nutmeg, simmered to toasty, chocolatey perfection and sweetened with condensed milk! This versatile Caribbean drink is popular during the holidays but also serves as a warm, decadent treat that is perfect for any time of year!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Steeping Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drinks & Cocktails
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: caribbean hot chocolate, caribbean hot cocoa, caribbean hot cocoa tea, chocolate tea recipe jamaican, christmas peppermint white hot chocolate, cocoa tea, cocoa tea recipe, hot cocoa tea, jamaican hot chocolate, jamaican hot cocoa tea
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer/Cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Water
  • 3 whole Chocolate Balls grated
  • 2 cup Milk more or less as desired
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tsp Fresh Nutmeg grated, or 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 Cinnamon Leaf or Bay Leaf, optional
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk or sugar/sweetener of choice, as desired

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water and cinnamon stick, then bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Add the grated chocolate and nutmeg, stir well. Reduce heatto medium low and allow the chocolate tea to gently simmer, about 15 minutes.Then add in the milk and stir until heated through.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and gently stir in the vanilla.When ready to serve, strain well, sweeten to taste with condensed milk or sugarand serve while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg