How to make Dominican Cocoa Tea | Caribbean Hot Chocolate | Raw Cocoa

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: cocoa mix

Carob powder is lower in calories and caffeine.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs are less processed and healthier.

Grate cocoa sticks using a small grater.

Boil water in a saucepan and add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and grated nutmeg.

Once the water turns brown from the spices, add the grated cocoa sticks and let it boil.

Add evaporated milk to the mixture.

Add a little bit of custard powder to thicken the cocoa tea.

Sweeten with brown sugar and add homemade vanilla extract.

Serve hot.

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