Exact quantities, then the method.
Mint and chocolate are a classic pair, and here the mint comes from a green mint tea rather than an essence. Brew the tea strong, then stir it into a proper hot chocolate made with real dark chocolate and Cocoa melted into hot milk.
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The tea brings a cool peppermint lift and a faint green freshness behind the rich chocolate. Top with whipped cream. Makes one mug.
You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Cotterley Green Mint Tea
- 80ml water heated to 80C
- 220ml whole milk
- 35g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon whipped cream
- 1 300ml mug
Method
- Brew the tea bag in 80ml of water at about 80C for three minutes, then lift it out.
- Warm the milk in a pan until it just steams; do not boil it.
- Whisk the cocoa and chopped dark chocolate into the milk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour into a mug and stir the mint tea concentrate through.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Brew the tea at 80C, not boiling, so the green base and mint stay smooth rather than bitter.
The tea it is made with, and what to make next.
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Brewed with: Cotterley Green Mint Tea, 25 Tea Bags 40g
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