Tea-Infused Hot Chocolate

by Julie on March 3, 2011

in Beverage Recipes,Dessert Recipes,Recipes,Smart Food

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?

Tagged as: Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Winter

{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Kelly March 3, 2011 at 3:59 pm

Julie your photos turned out beautiful!!
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2 Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles March 3, 2011 at 5:49 pm

LOVE this idea!
I like to have a few pieces of dark chocolate in the afternoon – the PERFECT pick-me-up!

3 Dorry March 3, 2011 at 9:29 pm

yum, that looks comforting and delicious. It’s been warm here, so my favorite afternoon pick me up lately is a cold Kombucha!
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4 Sara March 3, 2011 at 11:25 pm

Argo tea has something like this, it’s sooo goooood! haha. Thanks for the recipe!
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5 Julie @savvyeats March 4, 2011 at 8:08 am: I’ve been to Argo tea once and LOVED it. Wish there was one near me!!!!

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6 megan @ blackberries for jam March 4, 2011 at 7:54 am

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.
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7 amanda March 4, 2011 at 8:32 am