chocolate chai | Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Remember when I said I want to make more hot drinks this month? Well, here is one of them. And boy, is it good!

I usually bake in the afternoons. In Winter time I develop a routine, where I first set the kettle on and start to pull out my baking ingredients. Then I make my tea and sip it while dancing around the kitchen to Pandora tunes. Baking is fun that way!

Last week I run out of my usual tea of choice, which is Celestial Seasonings Peppermint Tea. Black tea had to do. Then I decided it was pretty bland and needed some oomph.

Enter Chocolate Chai.

Perfect blend of spices with the addition of cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate. Hello deliciousness!

You will want to use the biggest mug you have for this one. It is so good! The mix of cinnamon, ginger and cloves is probably my favorite during the cold months. And not only for cookies or cakes. It’s perfect to make your own chai at home. Don’t forget the milk froth!

Chocolate Chai

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings, 2 1/4 cup total

Chocolate Chai makes for a perfect afternoon drink to enjoy during the cold Winter months.

Ingredients

2 bags black tea
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 c milk
2 Tbsp granulated sugar or 2 packets sugar substitute
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp cardamom
1 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, place tea bags, water and cinnamon and bring to boil. Remove from the stove and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
Add milk, sugar, vanilla and spices. Whisk to combine. Add cocoa powder and whisk again.
Add chocolate chips and return the saucepan onto the stove. Cook until heated through and the chocolate has melted. Do not boil.
Serve hot with the addition of milk froth.

Notes

You can use store-bought chai for this recipe. Just omit adding cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom.

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What is your favorite hot drink during the cold Winter months?

xoxo,

Anna

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http://twitter.com/kankanasaxena Sunshine and Smile

I am drinking a lot of hot chocolate these days, but this chocolate chai would be my next! Will try it today
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yay! Let me know what you think! Thank you, Kankana!
http://twitter.com/BakerByNature Ashley

This looks absolutely perfect! I love that you added chocolate to an already amazing drink.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  It was a last-minute decision It needed to happen Thanks, Ashley!
curryandcomfort

That cup is a beautiful thing… really well done! I love the swirl in the froth… beautiful pictures.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Aww, thank you, Ramona
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

This just looks dreamy, Anna. I’ll definitely have to try it.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yay! Thank you, Amanda!
Nancy

Oh my gosh Anna, that is a giant mug of perfection! I’ve got all the ingredients in my pantry so I have a strong feeling I’m going to be drinking a lot of this in the next while.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yes! Let me know what you think, Nancy! Thanks so much!
http://twitter.com/CookingQuidnunc Cooking Quidnunc

omg this looks amazing! LOVE anything chai
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you!
http://www.facebook.com/hayleyparker08 Hayley Parker

I LOVE chai, and I LOVE cinnamon + chocolate together, so this combination sounds positively heavenly to me!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  I am so glad you like it, Hayley! Thank you!
http://twitter.com/Tutti_Dolci Tutti Dolci

This looks so comforting and warm, Anna! I’d love a huge mug right now!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you, Laura!
Terry

Sounds great!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Terry!
http://tideandthyme.com/ Laura

Goodness, I can’t wait to try this to switch up my afternoon tea time!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Let me know what you think, if you give it a try, Laura! Thank you!
http://profiles.google.com/lizzy.do Lizzy Do

Oh, boy, what a delicious way to start the day!!! I love being warmed up with chocolate
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  That’s the best way! Thanks, Lizzy!
http://twitter.com/goodeatsgirl1 Autumn

This looks like a great wintertime drink! YUM!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you, Autumn!
http://tartineandapronstrings.com/ Jen Laceda

Not only does the drink look wonderful, but those sweet bar things behind it look so tempting, too! What are those?? YUM! Not to take away from the drink, I am positive that this is just delicious. Easy to make also – good for breakfast OR afternoon snack OR before-bed treat!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  lol It’s one of the easiest quick cakes you can make! It’s my Berry Easy Coffee Cake. http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2012/03/19/moms-berry-easy-coffee-cake/ I sprinkled cranberries and dark brown sugar on top. It was the perfect addition to this chai! Thank you, Jen! xo
Sandra Garth

This sounds delightful!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Sandra!
Jennie @themessybakerblog

I could go for one of these right now. Looks so creamy and delicious!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you, Jennie!
http://twitter.com/thelady8home Minnie Gupta

Wow! This is actually masala tea with chocolate!! Love it.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Minnie!
http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/ Jessica_AKitchenAddiction

I love chai. . .chocolate sounds like a perfect addition! I’ve been drinking a lot of chai lately, so I will definitely have to add some chocolate to my next cup!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  I had a feeling you will like it, Jessica Thank you!
http://twitter.com/grandbabycake Jocelyn Delk Adams

Chai is definitely one of my absolute fave flavors to work with. This looks like a smashing drink and a nice flavor combo.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you so much, Jocelyn!
http://neighborfoodblog.com/ Courtney

Chai is my drink of choice year round! I’ve never thought to add chocolate, but it sounds wonderful!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Oooh, you have to try it then! You will love it! Thanks, Courtney!
http://twitter.com/SallysBakeBlog Sally

i really don’t know why I always use bagged tea for chai – it’s so easy to make myself from black tea. And with chocolate – i am ALL about it. Love these gorgeous photos Anna!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Awww, thank you so much, Sally! I really appreciate that!
CrunchyCreamySw

Thanks, Cassie!
cathy @ Noble Pig

This is crazy delciousness in a cup! Love the chocolate idea.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you, Cathy!
justonecookbook

I really need to make this when I wake up tomorrow morning. You will make my Saturday extra special. Thank you Anna! And Happy New Year! (if it’s still not too late to say…)
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Aww, you are so sweet, Nami! Happy New Year to you too!
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http://twitter.com/thefoodhound The Food Hound

I just made gingerbread-spiced hot chocolate, and I included a little cardamom thinking it might help it taste a little like chai- I can’t WAIT to try this! Seems not too sweet, but just enough that it feels like a nice treat. PS- if you live near a Trader Joe’s and love peppermint tea, you TOTALLY need to try their Candy Cane Green Tea. You will become an addict!!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Candy Cane Green Tea sounds fabulous! Thanks for the recommendation. I hope you will get to try this chocolate chai!
Aishah Choudhury

I love hot chocolate and chai, and now I can have both together! This is just perfect for me! Thanks for sharing
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Aishah!

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