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
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.
- 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.
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