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Caribbean Cocoa Tea

Caribbean Style Hot Chocolate is a rich aromatic brew of cocao, spices and evaporated milk. Using full fat cocoa makes all the difference.
Course: beverages
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 166kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the water with the cinnamon stick, star anise and bay leaves to a boil.
  • After it comes to a rolling boil, let it boil for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the cocoa and simmer on medium heat until it melts.
  • Add evaporated milk.
  • Lower the heat to low and cover the pot.
  • Simmer on low heat until you see the cocoa start to rise to the top.
  • Add sugar and stir to combine.
  • Simmer for 1 minute until the sugar melts.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Strain the hot cocoa.
  • Garnish with freshly grated numeg.

Notes

  • It is important to let it simmer on low heat. 
  • Cooking on high heat will cause too much liquid to evaporate.
  • It is normal for a skin to appear on the top as it chills. This is the fat from the cocoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg
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