Caribbean Cocoa Tea: Try My Simple Cocoa Tea Recipe

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.

Roast cocoa beans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Grind roasted cocoa beans into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or grinder.

Boil water in a saucepan over high heat.

Add the cocoa powder to the boiling water and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot.

Return the liquid to the heat and add milk, sweeteners, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bay leaves.

Stir well and heat until warm, but do not boil.

Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.

Serve hot in mugs, garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.

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