How To Make Cocoa Tea or "Hot Chocolate"

For many of us, "Cocoa Tea" is something we saw our grandmothers make but never attempted ourselves. Chrisal reminisces on having this every Christmas with her family and is in the kitchen today to show you just how easy it is to make. She also includes her variation to this classic hot beverage that makes it the perfect thing to drink on a cold rainy day.
We call it "Cocoa Tea" but it's not to be confused with the packaged "hot chocolate with marshmallows" you get in the grocery store. This has a DEEP and rich chocolatey flavour together with a blend of spices that warms you up inside.
Cocoa has been a major contributor to Trinidad & Tobago's economy for over 200 years and the first variety of cacao was planted by the Spaniards somewhere in 1525 and was known then as Criollo.
This Caribbean Chocolate tea is apparent in almost every Caribbean island, each having their own spin to it. The spice blend used is entirely your choice but there are a few that MUST be included and that's cinnamon, nutmeg and bay leaf.
Try out this recipe and in case you're feeling a frisky, add a lil rum for some added warmth.
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[@ChampdeFleursWellness]

is the cracking of the nutmeg is my highlight lol

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Girl, it turned off some ppl...why I don't know 🤪

[@ChampdeFleursWellness]

@@chrisalmartin5567 I loved it! It’s real life right.

[@karminiparsan9256]

A nice piece coconut bake with cheese and butter...or christmas ham 😋😋🤗🤗

[@antoinettewilliams8379]

Wow! This bring back so much good memories of my childhood. I grow up with my grandmother and every morning we had cocoa tea. Comforting drink with the grease from the beans floating. We had to dry the beans, roast and ground it to get that oily looking cocoa ball. Really delicious drink. Thank you.

[@aamassy]

Chrisal is life. Love her on these lol

[@djoy1972]

Dried orange peels and ginger also goes well with it as an option.

[@sddunlop]

In St.Lucia this is a everyday thing, since i moved back to the States i cant find fresh Coco in a stick. I Love it with coconut milk 😋😋😋 and fir sweetness i add sweetened condensed milk.. the extra something something is probably RUM,..LOL

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Yep you got it lol

[@jamierattan5094]

Memories of when my grandmother used to make this for all the grandkids. Thanks Chrisal! :)

[@francisshazia3554]

I love your bubbly authentic self. Breaking the nut meg with your teeth there is nothing more authentic than that love it lol.Your true self keep this channel going everyone of you on there .

[@jacinta-rainbowtrout-hewit647]

A dash of aromatic bitters will do added justice to this hot beverage. mmmmmmm ☕️😋😋

[@dianneseelal5767]

lollll...loved how you cracked the nutmeg...too funny....excellent video!!!!

[@AwesomeShamrock]

Love how she cracks the nutmeg

[@merlegraham627]

My Mummy used to make Chocolate and dumpling tea for us for dinner, she said that was a Bajan Special. It was milky and delicious. What she did was grate and boiled the chocolate stick,then put to boil with spices. Then strain it, put the liquid in another pot on the fire, let it rolling boil, add small pieces of dumpling to cook. Then add evaporated and condensed milk. Delicious!

[@leslieannclement6985]

Never used star anise, but will try it. Brings back memories. Thanks so much. Looking forward for more recipes for the Christmas season

[@newsteps3876]

Love this sister. Keep it real! Love coco tea!

[@lylinbest948]

Hi Crisal your hot cocoa/chocolate tea looks sooo good. The temp is about 30 degrees i could use this with Badawi's addition. Thanks guys,be safe.

[@haniffa4485]

Hi chrisale! Bring back child memories! To much sugar! That would be great on a cold winter day , always a pleasure watching you !👍❤️

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Lol it actually wasn't... remember I tasted it eh. Probably just looked that way. I don't like things too sweet

[@LimingLyn]

OMG you made my night (Vancouver BC). My granny was one of the hawkers in the POS Market. The plantation was acres and she used to make those cocoa sticks and sell them in the market to hungry shoppers. Great memories. THAT was our rich Carib culture.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Wow My grandmother also used to sell in POS Market

[@adamali3320]

I make it the traditional way for my kids every morning have no other choice because my in laws have a coco estat but I will try this recipe it looks really yummy.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Lucky you wow

[@joanwalford1959]

Interesting. I have some and will make this one of these days. Never knew star anise could be used. It looks delicious. The addition of the nutmeg should put a little happy in your day.

[@caribbeangirl4282]

This is my mothers favorite tea yuh know them longting ole folks doh mix matters when it comes to dey cocoa tea....it have tuh b d real deal or nuttin at all....Girl u rell brave not me inno i tried cracking nutmeg with my teeth one time and listen it didnt turn out so well inno😭so now is level bilnah/rolling pin in he tail🤣....coconut bake saltfish buljol, smokeherring or fried fish...my favorite is hot homade bread and ham on Christmas morning....😍YUM YUM!!

[@allisonpantin1526]

Yes girl that tasting good through the camera 😍 love it sooo much best cocoa tea 💖 and too add a little something yum 😉

[@alexsniperthomas8808]

Lovely

[@reshmagopaul6113]

Ayeeee ah love meh cocoa tea with real flavor like this, thank you so much deary

[@susanmayhrai779]

St Lucians add some custard powder slurry to thicken it. They also use Condensed milk rather than sugar.

[@abigaildesouza8476]

Where did you get the cocoa balls to grate?

[@karminiparsan9256]

Always a pleasure to see you Chrisal..takes me back to my early days. I think I will prefer condensed milk with heavy whipping cream. I never used star anise though so I will try it..another fantastic one Dear👌👌👍👍. I will also try Big B take on it.😄

[@burtisaac1000]

Awesomeness 🎉❤!

[@AbigailChristineIsrael]

It's true! You gotta add salt to oats, I am glad someone else does it. Its delicious. Excellent video

[@in2caffeine]

Nice!

[@Tivana7]

Why can I purchase the mug?

[@chrisalmartin5567]

the Palette 😁

[@Kimmy_95]

I was wondering the same. LOVE the mug.

[@unachow7270]

Great recipe ❤️. Where’ can I purchase those beautiful painted cocoa mugs which will impress your guests 💯🇹🇹

[@Mykampalanotebook]

Interesting. Masala chai but use cocoa instead. The bay leaves are an interesting addition. We just get dried ones here I am not sure they would work as well. Raw cocoa too.

[@shaneragoobir8619]

Yes hot cocoa tea with d oil floating n top and hot bake and butter, butter melting and running down yuh hand and yuh lickin it to yes dats wat we talking bout

[@dunoripavalan1980]

Loving it… takes me back to my childhood when I first had it. That was too much sugar for me though.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Lol it actually wasn't... remember I tasted it eh. Probably just looked that way. I don't like things too sweet

[@richardbrathwaite208]

That's amazing ✊✊⚓

[@canopic7384]

best part of the video cracking it with your teeth lol. real life struggles.

[@franromany8096]

I always make cocoa tea to indulge with fried bake and cheese. The kids love this but wanna try this version. Where in the north can I get the grated cocoa?

[@chrisalmartin5567]

My mom gets it at Tunapuna market...that's as close to North as I know lol

[@celiaw.6465]

Never used salt, so this is a must try. Usually add some custard or flour for thickness. Also dry orange/lime peel. Cristal and Badawi...next recipe should be black rum cake. Try bringing Rene for one of her special recipes.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Ohhh yes my Mom does the lil flour to thicken but the coconut evaporated milk gave it thickness and body. Great substitute for lactose intolerant peeps

[@garygabriel8482]

eatahfood and their new way of making over all the old traditions is all good, but can we get someone on the show to share how it was done back in the days.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

The only new thing is the use of the star anise and coconut milk is optional. Your spice blend is to your taste but cinnamon , nutmeg and Bay leaf is a must...and clove if you like 😊

[@uzohf11]

Please can you spell the names of all the ingredients? Thank u

[@eatahfood]

You can check the link for the recipe in the video description for all the ingredients

[@sddunlop]

Wait sista i went to the link for the cond coconut milk and the to thing cost 23.00 a can.. thats too rich for me..

[@chrisalmartin5567]

It's only if you're lactose intolerant, use regular evaporated milk or add a hint of coconut using the Powder

[@timetraveller1979]

Looks good but granulated sugar is a killer

[@annalisamohammed7053]

Fly Baker and cheese

[@eulanoconnor2514]

It no longer needs to be grated. ... it dissolves in hot water when you stir it.

[@garygabriel8482]

Foodie Nation has Uncle Clyde. Where is your uncle Clyde??? Next show idea, some good old style soursop juice,just saying.

[@ad75S8]

Brown sugar instead

[@jar7840]

Just the fact that you called this hot chocolate. Not even watching the rest of this video. Cocoa tea is coco tea and hot chocolate is hot chocolate

[@seygra20]

Coconut milk is a no no for me. I have tried it as a replacement for milk in cocoa tea and hot chocolate. I don't like the taste it gives and the added oiliness.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

It wasn't actually in this case but it's an option for lactose persons

[@prettypopular7504]

Yes girl crack it with your teeth 😊

[@monicalibert1449]

Girl you need to stop sm dribbling right now. Ivstood under the cocoa tree and have my cocoa with coconut bake. OMG AM HUNGRY

[@seetasingh2032]

That is too much sugar.

[@chrisalmartin5567]

Lol I tasted it so I would know and I don't like things too sweet. It was just right don't worry 😉

[@Kimmy_95]

@@chrisalmartin5567 for me that amount of sugar is exactly what I'd use to LOL and I don't like it too sweet either.