Recipes - Indulge in Chocolate Bliss with These 2 Irresistible Chocolate Tea

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! If you’re a fan of both tea and chocolate, then you’re in for a treat with these two types of chocolate tea. They combine the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate with the comforting warmth of a cup of tea. Let's take a closer look at these delicious and unique beverages.

Chocolate Mint Tea

Chocolate mint tea is a delightful blend of black tea, chocolate, and mint flavors. It's the perfect drink for those who love the combination of chocolate and mint. This tea is usually made with a high-quality black tea as its base, such as Darjeeling or Assam. The tea is then infused with real chocolate pieces and natural mint flavor. The result is a smooth, creamy tea that has a rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing hint of mint.

Ingredients

2 cups of water
2 tea bags of your favorite black tea
1/4 cup of cocoa powder
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract
Whipped cream (optional)

Method

- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.

- Add the tea bags to the boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes.

- Remove the tea bags and add cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the saucepan.

- Whisk the mixture together and bring to a boil.

- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

- Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a teapot or pitcher.

- Serve hot, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Tea

If you're looking for a more complex chocolate tea flavor, then Mexican hot chocolate tea is the perfect choice. This tea is made with a blend of black tea, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a touch of chili powder. The combination of these ingredients creates a unique and delicious drink that has a rich chocolate flavor with a bit of a spicy kick.

Ingredients

4 cups of water
4 bags of black tea
1 cup of milk
2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp of cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp of chili powder
1/4 cup of sugar
Whipped cream (optional)

Method


- Bring the water to boil in a pot.

- Add black tea bags to the pot and let it steep for 3-4 minutes.

- Remove the tea bags and add milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon powder, chili powder, and sugar to the pot.

- Stir the mixture until it is well combined and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

- Remove from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any solids.

- Serve hot with whipped cream, if desired.
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