Orange Chocolate Black Tea

Tea and chocolate complement each other well. Tannins give structure, cocoa adds depth, and orange adds scent. Not a hot chocolate, but an elegant tea.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 65 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle
  • Teapot
  • Strainer
  • Spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ No known allergens

Instructions

1

Boil water, let cool to 200°F.

Tip: Boiling water burns tea.
2

Steep tea and peel. Mix cocoa and honey into paste in cup.

Tip: Paste prevents lumps.
3

Steep 3-5 mins.

Tip: Longer = bitter.
4

Strain tea over paste, mix. Add salt.

Tip: Salt suppresses bitterness.
5

Garnish with orange.

Tip: Add milk if desired.

Recipe FAQ

Cocoa won't dissolve?
Cocoa is hydrophobic. Mix with honey into a paste first.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Black Tea (loose or bag)
  • 1 tsp Orange Peel (dried or fresh)
  • 1 tsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 slice Orange
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Water