Hot chocolate or chai latte Recipe
fusion · Beverage · 15 min total
A cozy, customizable drink that can be made as a rich hot chocolate or a spiced chai latte, perfect for warming up on cold days.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for hot chocolate) or 1 chai tea bag (for chai latte)
- 1-2 teaspoons sweetener (sugar, honey, or maple syrup), to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cayenne (for hot chocolate) or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon (for chai)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- For hot chocolate: Whisk in cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add optional spices if desired. Continue to heat for 1-2 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- For chai latte: Add the chai tea bag and optional spices to the hot milk. Reduce heat to low and steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove tea bag. Stir in sweetener and vanilla.
- Pour into a mug and serve hot. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Tips
- For a frothier drink, blend the hot mixture in a blender for 10 seconds before serving.
- To make a larger batch, multiply ingredients and serve in a teapot or pitcher.
- Store leftover chai latte base in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently.
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