Tea and chocolate, all in the same beverage?
Yes, yes indeed.
I used a vanilla rooibos, so the tea added a creamy vanilla flavor to the hot chocolate. The tea flavor is subtle, but there.
Not only is this a delightful afternoon snack or dessert, but it also gave me a chance to try out the straws that Glass Dharma sent me. The straws are eco-friendly, beautiful and easy to clean. I’ve found that using a straw helps me keep hydrated all day for some reason, so I’ve had one in my water glass and one in my hot chocolate or tea mug all day today. I’m loving them!
Tea-Infused Hot Chocolate
Serves 1
1 1/2 teaspoons loose-leaf tea, or 1 tea bag
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons shaved chocolate or mini chocolate chips
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
If using loose-leaf tea, put it into a mesh tea ball. Steep the tea ball or bag in the cold milk for 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea.
In a small saucepan over medium-low, heat the cocoa powder, chocolate and sugar with half of the milk, stirring until the chocolate is melted. Add the rest of the milk and heat until warmed through.
Pour into a mug and enjoy the creaminess!
What’s your favorite afternoon pick-me-up?
Julie your photos turned out beautiful!!
LOVE this idea!
I like to have a few pieces of dark chocolate in the afternoon – the PERFECT pick-me-up!
yum, that looks comforting and delicious. It’s been warm here, so my favorite afternoon pick me up lately is a cold Kombucha!
Argo tea has something like this, it’s sooo goooood! haha. Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve been to Argo tea once and LOVED it. Wish there was one near me!!!!
This looks delightful! What a great idea. I bet this would be delicious made with Chocolate Mint Truffle tea.
My usual afternoon pick-me-up is a cup of strong Japanese sencha tea.
This looks delicious! And I love those straws!!
i want a glass straw so badly. remind me of that next time I say “what should i buy myself!?!” okay?
also – tea infused hot chocolate? shockingly savvy
Those straws are awesome! What a perfect gift for the person who has everything! Thank you!!