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Easy Chai Hot Chocolate

Get cozy this winter with a warm glass of Easy Chai Hot Chocolate. Made with chocolate almond milk and warm spices to keep you warm all day. via @krazykitchenmomGet cozy this winter with a warm glass of Easy Chai Hot Chocolate. Made with chocolate almond milk and warm spices to keep you warm all day. via @krazykitchenmom

Get cozy this winter with a warm glass of Easy Chai Hot Chocolate. Made with chocolate almond milk and warm spices to keep you warm all day.

Hand holding Chai Hot Chocolate

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I absolutely love the flavor of Chai. Warm spices that go perfectly with chocolate. My Easy Chai Hot Chocolate recipe is made with almond milk. And not just any almond milk, but chocolate almond milk which makes this recipe so easy anyone can make it anytime.

What spices are in chai hot chocolate?

Chai spice combinations really vary but usually, they are made with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and sometimes sugar. For my spice blend, I used some traditional chai spices, like cardamom and cinnamon, but I also added star anise, whole cloves, and some vanilla. I steep all of these flavors along with the almond milk for about 20 minutes to make sure that the spices have released all of their warm and delicious flavors.

Glass mug of Chai Hot Chocolate

what do you need to make this chai hot chocolate?

  1. Stove-top pan to warm the hot chocolate.
  2. A 6 inch-by-6 inch piece of cheesecloth.
  3. A small piece of string.
  4. Chocolate almond milk
  5. Spices

Wrap the spices in cheesecloth

When you are using whole spices, it’s really a good idea to wrap them in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it closed with a piece of string. This way, you will not be digging teeny tiny pieces of peppercorn out of the drink when it’s finished steeping. I added the cinnamon stick, whole peppercorns, star anise, and black peppercorns to the center of my cheesecloth and pulled up the corners, and tied them to make a nice little sachet or bundle. Then I just tossed it into the chocolate almond milk to do its magic.

hand stirring chai hot chocolate

Where to buy cheesecloth

Cheesecloth is a fine cotton fabric that looks a little bit like gauze. It allows the flavors in the spices to seep through without the spices floating loosely in liquid. It comes in sheets and you simply cut the amount you need with scissors. You can buy cheesecloth from Amazon – click here.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tip

You can also make this hot chocolate, allow this to cool after it simmers for 20 minutes. Then store it in the refrigerator in a jar or container with a lid so you can enjoy Iced Chia Hot Chocolate. Serve it over ice in a tall glass with a straw…beleive me…it’s delicious!

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Easy Chai Hot Chocolate

Hand holding Chai Hot Chocolate

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Get cozy this winter with a warm glass of Easy Chai Hot Chocolate. Made with chocolate almond milk and warm spices to keep you warm all day.

  • Author: krazykitchenmom
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Chocolate Almond Milk (substitution: chocolate milk)
  • 2–3 Cinnamon sticks
  • 8 Whole Cloves
  • 1 Star anise
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cut a 6 inch-by-6 inch piece of cheesecloth and place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and peppercorns in it. Tie it together with a piece of string to make a bundle or sachet.
  2. Pour the chocolate almond milk into a stovetop pot.
  3. Add the spice sachet.
  4. Add the cardamom and vanilla.
  5. Heat on medium-high until it just starts to bubble.
  6. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Notes

You can also allow this to cool after the 20 minutes and store it in the refrigerator to have Iced Chia Hot Chocolate.

Keywords: hot chocolate, cozy drink, cream hot chocolate, steeped hot chocolate

 

 


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Last Updated: November 20, 2019

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  1. Carlos at Spoonabilities says

    November 11, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    I really love hot chocolate but adding the chai spices take to another level. I’m looking forward to try this recipe

    ★★★★★

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 11, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      I hope you like it as much as we do!

      Reply
  2. Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says

    November 11, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    I’m definitely trying this. I love chai spices!

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 11, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      Great! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  3. Sue Ringsdorf says

    November 11, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    Love a great chai tea, so I’m sure I’d love this hot chocolate too! Thanks for sharing this recipe, Laura!

    ★★★★★

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 16, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      I love chai tea too. That’s why I thought it would go perfectly in hot chocolate.

      Reply
  4. Monica says

    November 14, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Hot chocolate chai is basically combining two of my very favorite things!! Can’t wait to try this this winter after some sledding!

    ★★★★★

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 16, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      It would be perfect after a day out in the snow!

      Reply

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