Hot Chai Ovaltine or Cocoa
Warm up your soul with this indulgent and aromatic Hot Chai Ovaltine or Cocoa, a comforting twist on traditional chai tea. This rich beverage combines the cozy flavors of spiced black tea—infused with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves—with the creamy sweetness of Ovaltine or cocoa powder for a decadent finish. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and the option to adjust sweetness to your liking, this recipe is perfect for chilly mornings or evening wind-downs. With only 10 minutes of cook time and adaptable to dairy or plant-based milk, it’s a perfectly balanced treat for two. Strain, pour, and savor the velvety fusion of spice and chocolate in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 piece Black tea bag
- 2 tablespoons Ovaltine or cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 pinch Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, and ground cloves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the spices for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Add the black tea bag to the saucepan and let it steep for 2-3 minutes, depending on your preferred tea strength.
Stir in the milk and return the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil over.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the tea bag.
Whisk in the Ovaltine or cocoa powder until fully dissolved. If you'd like your drink sweeter, stir in the optional sugar at this point.
Add the vanilla extract and stir well.
Strain the chai mixture through a fine mesh sieve into two mugs to remove any spice sediment.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your creamy, spiced Hot Chai Ovaltine or Cocoa!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
