Cocoa Tea

Name: Cocoa Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Grenadian
Ingredients: 2 Grenadian cocoa sticks; 4 cups milk or water; 3 tbsp condensed milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Sugar to taste

Cocoa Tea (KO-ko TEE)

Grenadian Spiced Hot Chocolate

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 224 kcal

Rich, creamy hot chocolate made from hand-rolled Grenadian cocoa sticks simmered with cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf, and condensed milk, a breakfast staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

saucepan grater whisk

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic mug

Garnishes: grated nutmeg on top, cinnamon stick

Accompaniments: bakes, coconut bread

Ingredients

2 Grenadian cocoa sticks
4 cups milk or water
3 tbsp condensed milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugar to taste

Instructions

1
Grate cocoa sticks on the fine side of a grater into a bowl.
2
Bring milk or water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan with the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
3
Add grated cocoa and whisk vigorously until fully dissolved and the liquid turns rich brown.
4
Add condensed milk, nutmeg, and vanilla. Continue to simmer and whisk for five minutes.
5
Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust sweetness with sugar if desired.
6
Pour into mugs and serve hot, topped with a light grating of fresh nutmeg.

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Did You Know?

Grenadian cocoa sticks are made by fermenting, roasting, and hand-rolling cacao beans into cylindrical bars that can be grated directly into hot liquid.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

saucepan
grater
whisk

Garnishing

grated nutmeg on top, cinnamon stick

Accompaniments

bakes, coconut bread

The Story Behind Cocoa Tea

Cocoa tea is a living connection to Grenada's history as a major cocoa-producing island. The tradition of making hot chocolate from locally grown and hand-processed cocoa sticks predates modern chocolate manufacturing. Grenadian families have passed down their cocoa tea recipes for generations, with each household claiming a secret ratio of spices. The drink is particularly associated with rainy mornings and is considered essential comfort in every Grenadian kitchen.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or evening drink 📜 Origins: Colonial cocoa plantation era

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