How to make Caribbean Cocoa Tea with Know Your Caribbean

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: raw cacao powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Raw cacao powder offers a less processed option while chocolate syrup provides a sweeter alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can be a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Dark chocolate chips maintain the flavor profile, while milk chocolate is typically less expensive.

Get a little saucepan and add 1/2 cup of water.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of nutmeg, 1 piece of cinnamon stick, and 3 bay leaves to the water.

Boil the mixture for about 7 minutes until the water looks seasoned and has a reddish-brown color.

Add the grated cocoa to the seasoned water.

Let the cocoa boil for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors from the cinnamon, bay leaf, and nutmeg.

Add 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk to the pot and let it simmer for about a minute to fuse the flavors together.

Sweeten the cocoa tea to taste using agave syrup, coconut sugar, brown sugar, or honey.

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