How To Make Traditional Jamaican Chocolate Tea | Jamaican Hot Chocolate

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is lower in calories and sugar, while chocolate syrup is often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can be less expensive.

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a pot.

Add cinnamon leaves and/or a cinnamon stick to the boiling water.

Stir in cocoa powder until completely dissolved.

Strain the mixture using a big strainer and cheese cloth to avoid burns.

Add sugar to taste and a little salt on top.

Mix everything around until well combined.

Serve with water crackers for dipping.

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