Grenada Cocoa "Tea" | The Spicey Cook

cocoa beans

🥗Healthier: raw cacao

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is easier to find and less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence offers a more affordable flavor option.

Boil a pot of water.

Add bay leaves, cinnamon bark, ginger, star anise, orange peel, and clove to the boiling water and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

Check the color of the water; it should change from clear to amber.

Add cocoa and ground nutmeg to the pot.

Let the cocoa dissolve completely in the boiling mixture.

Prepare powdered milk by mixing it with hot water.

Pour the dissolved milk into the pot and stir, ensuring to watch it closely to prevent boiling over.

Turn off the heat once ready and strain the cocoa into a cup.

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