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Round glass with frothy hot chocolate and a sprig of mint layered on top

Cocoa Mint Hot Chocolate

Every winter season needs a warm chocolatey treat. Check out our tea-infused Cocoa Mint Hot Chocolate for your holiday fix.

Date:

September 27, 2021

Author:

Rishi Tea

Tags:

mint, novice, recipes, barista drinks, fall, winter

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Ingredients

  • 1 Cocoa Mint Sachet or serving of loose leaf in a diffuser or teabag filter
  • 5 oz water
  • 5 oz milk of choice
  • 1.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Cocoa nibs garnish

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan (except for garnish)
  2. Bring to a low simmer and allow to infuse for 10 mins, stirring occasionally
  3. Serve and top with cocoa nibs to taste

Notes

Alternative method: Steep sachet in water for 5 minutes. Warm combination of milk of choice, simple syrup, fresh mint and cocoa powder. Combine tea and milk together and serve. Top with cocoa nibs garnish to taste.

Cocktail suggestion: Add 1-2 oz vodka of choice before serving once beverage is warm.

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