Hot Chocolate Chai

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons whole cardamom pods⁠
  • 2 teaspoons whole cloves⁠
  • 2 cinnamon sticks⁠
  • 1 whole stars of anise⁠
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns⁠
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger⁠
  • 2 cups milk, any type⁠
  • 2 cups water⁠
  • 4 black tea bags⁠
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons rapadura, dark brown sugar, or sweetener of choice⁠
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate⁠

Preparation

  1. Cover the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, anise, and peppercorns with cheesecloth or parchment paper on a sturdy work surface. Use a rolling pin or a cast-iron skillet to gently crush the spices and help release their aromas. Wrap the crushed spices and the fresh ginger in the cheesecloth or put them in a large tea ball.⁠

  2. Put the milk, water, and spice bundle or tea ball in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.⁠

  3. Return the mixture to a boil over high heat, then turn off the heat and immediately add the tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain.⁠

  4. Place back on the stove and bring to simmer. Turn off flame and add your sweetener of choice. Add the chocolate and stir to dissolve. Serve warm

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