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2 cups milk of choice
2 chai tea bags
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
A pinch of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)
In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat. Do not boil.
Once the milk is hot, add the chai tea bags or loose-leaf chai tea to the milk.
Let it steep for about 5 to 7 minutes on low heat, or until you achieve the desired level of chai flavor.
Remove the tea bags.
In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger and ground cloves. Stir until well combined.
Slowly whisk the cocoa-spice mixture into the chai-infused milk, ensuring it’s well incorporated.
Continue to heat the mixture while stirring gently until it’s hot and steaming.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Taste the hot chocolate and adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your liking by adding more sugar or spices.
Once the hot chocolate is ready, pour into mugs.
If desired, top each mug with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder for garnish.
