Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate
Craving a hot chocolate that's even more delicious and aromatic? Look no further than this chai-spiced version! Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 500ml milk
- hot chocolate mix of choice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 10 black peppercorns
- 6 cloves
- 6 green cardamom pods
- squirty whipped cream (optional)
- sweetener of choice (optional)
- nutmeg freshly grated (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the spices by placing the cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods in a paper bag. Gently crush the spices with a rolling pin or meat tenderiser on a chopping board.
- Simmer the milk in a small saucepan, gently heat the milk with the crushed spices. Bring the mixture to a simmer, while whisking occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in your preferred hot chocolate powder. If using a sweetener, add it now and stir well until completely dissolved. Ensure all ingredients are well combined and have a smooth consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Pour the hot chocolate through a tea strainer into heat-resistant glasses or mugs, filling them ¾ full. Top with whipped cream and other sprinkle toppings of choice and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg (optional).
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot chocolate powder depending on the brand and your desired level of sweetness.
- Taste the hot chocolate before adding sweetener. Some hot chocolate mixes are already quite sweet.
- Experiment with different spice combination for a unique twist.
