When you’re craving something for a cold winter day, give this chai matcha hot chocolate a try. It’s full of warm and cozy spices and perfect for slow mornings. It combines a unique blend of rich chocolate, chai spices, and umami-rich matcha for the perfect cup of tea. This recipe is easy to make and might just become your new winter staple.
Recipe
Whip the chai cream. Whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and matcha masala chai until thick and fluffy. Set aside.
Combine in a saucepan. In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and milk.
Bring to a boil. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Melt the chocolate. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
Add the matcha chai. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat. Sift the matcha masala chai into the mixture.
Season and whisk. Add a pinch of salt and whisk until fully incorporated.
Strain into a mug. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug through a sieve for a smooth finish.
Top and serve. Top with the whipped matcha chai cream, a dusting of matcha, and chocolate shavings.
Unsweetened cocoa powder adds richness without being too sweet, while our matcha chai blend adds umami and depth. This drink feels both luxurious and restorative. We partnered with Blue Lotus to make our specially crafted organic matcha chai blend, made with organic ceremonial matcha powder and organic chai spices such as ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.
Not only does this chai matcha hot chocolate taste delicious, but it’s also full of benefits. Matcha is rich in antioxidants and the amino acid L-theanine, which helps promote a calm, focused state, while chai has been shown to support digestion and contains antioxidants. Even cocoa powder adds a boost of antioxidants and heart-healthy compounds.
This chai matcha hot chocolate might seem like an unexpected combination, but it is perfect and cozy for warming up on cold days. With antioxidant-rich cacao, calming matcha, and warming chai spices, it’s a nourishing way to embrace the colder months, one slow, satisfying sip at a time.
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