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Caribbean Cocoa Tea Recipe Video

This recipe has orinated in St Lucia and is served as a morning beverage there. It is popular in many parts of Carribean and made with many variations.

Summary

Cooking Time25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy

Health IndexJust EnjoyServings2

CuisineCaribbeanCourseBeverage

TasteSweetMethodBoiled

SpecialityComplete MealMain IngredientCocoa, Milk Product

Interest GroupQuick

Ingredients

	Water/Null	2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) (Null)
	Cinnamon stick/Null	1 (Null)
	Bay leaf/Null	1 (Null)
	Cocoa stick/Null	2 Tablespoon, grated (Null)
	Nutmeg/Null	1⁄2 Teaspoon, grated (Null)
	Vanilla pod/Null	1⁄2 (Null)
	Sugar/Null	2 Tablespoon (Null)
	Sauce thickener/Null	2 Teaspoon (Null)
	Milk/Null	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Null)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 200 Calories from Fat 62

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g10.6%

Saturated Fat 4 g19.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 7.5 mg2.5%

Sodium 28.5 mg1.2%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g11%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.3%

Sugars 19.6 g

Protein 4 g7.2%

Vitamin A 1.9% Vitamin C 0.81%

Calcium 8.7% Iron 3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Boil water and bay leaf and cinnamon to it. Let it boil for 15 minutes. Now add coca stick and nutmeg. Lower the heat and keep stirring it. Remove vanila from the pod using a sharp knife. Dissolve vanilla in mixture and empty the pod too. Add sugar and sauce thickener. Lower the heat and simmer it for 5 minutes. Then add milk or cream or evaporated milk. Simmer it for 2 minutes and remove strain and serve hot.

Editors Review

All of you tea-lovers, here is a nice alternative, which you are surely going to appreciate. Caribbean cocoa tea is not made with tea, but with cocoa stick. However, it is very much comforting and energizing. You would fall for the delicate flavor of cocoa. Watch the video to learn about the recipe.