Earl Grey Tea Hot Chocolate
Looking for a unique twist on a classic hot chocolate recipe? Earl Grey hot chocolate is the perfect indulgence for tea and chocolate lovers alike. This recipe combines the rich and creamy taste of hot chocolate with the subtle and aromatic flavor of Earl Grey tea, creating a delicious and comforting beverage that is perfect for a cozy night in. Made with simple ingredients such as milk, dark chocolate, and either loose leaf Earl Grey tea or tea bags, this recipe is easy to make at home and can be adjusted to your liking with the amount of chocolate or tea used. Follow the simple steps below to create your own Earl Grey hot chocolate and enjoy a decadent and sophisticated drink that is sure to impress.
What is Earl Grey?
Earl grey tea is a popular blended black tea that is flavored with bergamot oil. Bergamot oil is a fragrant oil made from the rind of the Italian bergamot orange. It’s a beloved kind of tea in Britain and comes in as the UK’s second favourite brew after English breakfast. There are lots of theories on how this famous tea was first created. It’s likely that it was accidentally created by storing porus black tea next to bergamot oil in which it soaked up the zesty aromas that this tea is so famous for. This accidental creation became a hit. Gradually, over time the tea has been blended and flavoured in a certain way to create the Earl grey that we know and love today.
Does Earl Grey Tea Actually go With Chocolate?
Surprisingly, Earl grey tea pairs perfectly with flavors of chocolate, especially extra dark chocolate! The blended black tea with the citrusy flavors of bergamot are wonderful together with the chocolate. I love a sweet milky tea with extra dark bitter orange chocolate. It’s a fabulous afternoon treat.
Here in this recipe, I use extra dark chocolate, milk, and top with grated orange chocolate. You can, of course, use milk chocolate if you wish. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, grated chocolate, a dusting of cocoa and any goodies that your heart desires.
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Tips for Making Earl Grey Hot Chocolate
Tea: You can use either loose leaf tea or tea bag tea here. I love the taste of loose leaf tea but to be honest, when making hot chocolate I opt for tea bags instead. It doesn’t matter if you are using a lesser quality tea for this recipe. Strongly flavoured black tea bags work great. Use 1 tea bag per 1 heaped teaspoon of loose leaf tea.
Chocolate: Use either a bar of chocolate, chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. I like to break up big bar of dark chocolate as I find it melts a little easier.
Cocoa: It’s best to use darker dutch cocoa for a richer tasting hot chocolate but any type of cocoa or cacao will work in this recipe.
Sweetener: White sugar is the way to go with this recipe as it sweetens the hot chocolate without adding any extra flavours. You can alternatively use honey, agave or maple syrup if you prefer. You can also omit the sugar all together.
Milk: Use any milk and cream that you like including regular cow’s milk, oat, almond, soy, coconut etc…
Toppings: For extra decadence, top with whipped cream plus any of the following: marshmallows, chocolate sauce, melted chocolate, a dusting of cocoa, grated chocolate (I like grated orange chocolate - try using Terry’s chocolate orange yum!)
How to Make Hot Chocolate With Earl Grey Tea
INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)
4 Tea Bags or 4 Teaspoons of Earl Grey Tea
2 Cups of Milk (Regular or Plant Based)
4 Tablespoons of Cream (Regular or Plant Based)
4 Tablespoons of Cocoa Powder
4 Tablespoons of White Sugar
1 Dark Chocolate Bar (100g) - Broken/Chopped
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Whipped Cream, Marshmallows and Grated Chocolate - to Serve
METHOD
Firstly, heat your milk in a small saucepan to a gentle simmer. Turn of the heat and add your tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-10 minutes before removing your tea bags or loose leaf tea.
Next, return to the heat and add your cream, cocoa powder, white sugar, chopped chocolate bar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Keep stirring until everything is fully combined.
Pour into your favourite cups or mugs and top with your favourite toppings.
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