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Chai Spiced Cocoa

Chai Spiced Cocoa~ a classic thick hot cocoa enriched with the warming spices of chai tea!  This thick hot chocolate will warm you up on the coldest day!

Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 4 Tbsp dark unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick broken in 2 pieces
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1/2 tsp white peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp whole allspice
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 3 thin slices fresh ginger
  • a used vanilla bean optional but delicious

Instructions

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  1. Pour the milk into a saucepan and put over low heat.
  2. Mix the cocoa, sugar, and cornstarch with a little water to make a loose paste. Pour the paste into the milk and stir or whisk to combine.
  3. Add the whole spices and let the cocoa slowly heat until it just comes to a simmer. The longer you let it steep, the stronger the spice flavor will be.
  4. Strain into large mugs and serve with whipped cream. Garnish with a star anise if you like.