Caribbean Chili Chocolate Tea Recipe

A modern twist on the traditional infamous chocolate tea recipe. This version is very spicy courtesy of the use of a fresh scotch bonnet, which gives the drink a nice little kick to it. Perfect for anyone who likes chocolate infused with chilli.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Caribbean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 73kcal

Author Charla

Ingredients

2 chocolate balls or sticks
½ teaspoon fresh nutmeg (1g) grated
3 cups water (710ml)
1-2 cinnamon sticks or cinnamon leaves if you have them
1 scotch bonnet or ¼ teaspoon of my powdered scotch bonnet instead
almond mik to taste
vegan condensed milk to taste

Instructions

Grate both of the chocolate balls/sticks and then combine with the nutmeg.
Add the 3 cups of water to a medium sized saucepan and bring to the boil.
Add the cinnamon stick(s), scotch bonnet (use a fork to prick holes in the skin before adding it) and grated chocolate then reduce to a low simmer for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes remove the scotch bonnet and slice it in half so that the membrane/seeds are exposed then return it to the saucepan. This is an optional step for those who want really extra spicy chocolate tea.
Add the almond milk according to your preference and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes (depending on how much heat you want from the scotch bonnet).
Use a slotted spoon to remove the cinnamon stick(s) and scotch bonnet.
Sweeten the tea with vegan condensed milk.
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain off the tea in individual cups or another saucepan and serve.

Notes

If you don't want to use a fresh scotch bonnet, you can use my powdered version instead and you will need about ¼ teaspoon instead.
Both chocolate balls and sticks are dissolvable so if you don't feel like grating them you can simply add them to the saucepan of hot water and let it dissolve instead.
It is normal for the chocolate to destabilize, just give it a stir.
Always do a taste test, as you may want to adjust prior to serving.
You can add the condensed milk during or after the tea is ready, it's just a matter of preference.
Feel free to use another plant based milk, you can use Coconut Milk or Even Cashew Milk instead.
The amount of milk you use is up to you, if you don't want to use any milk then add more water instead.

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