{"id":"e1d124a7-aa78-4611-ac12-7ef409d712a8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e1d124a7-aa78-4611-ac12-7ef409d712a8","source_url":"https://www.asaucykitchen.com/chai-spiced-hot-chocolate/","title":"Spiced Chai Hot Chocolate","description":"Made with whole spices, real chocolate and your choice of milk (dairy or non dairy)!","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 servings","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://www.asaucykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chai-Hot-Chocolate-2-720x720.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cinnamon sticks, 3-4 inch long or 1 cinnamon stick, 6 inches long","item":"cinnamon sticks, 3-4 inch long or 1 cinnamon stick, 6 inches long","quantity":2},{"text":"6 cardamom pods, smashed","item":"cardamom pods, smashed","quantity":6},{"text":"4 whole cloves","item":"whole cloves","quantity":4},{"text":"1 whole star anise","item":"whole star anise","quantity":1},{"text":"1½ cups milk (360ml), dairy free or non dairy","item":"milk , dairy free or non dairy","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":360,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1/2 cup water (120 ml)","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (14g)","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":14,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 tsp vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced","item":"fresh ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"50 g chocolate, chopped - dairy free if needed (about 1/4 cup, chopped)","item":"chocolate, chopped - dairy free if needed","quantity":50,"unit":"g","preparation":"about 1/4 cup, chopped"},{"text":"1 tbsp sweetener - optional (see notes)","item":"sweetener - optional","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"see notes"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves and star anise to a small saucepan and warm over a medium-high heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate and sweetener. Warm milk and bring to a gentle simmer (not a boil). Once simmering, turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has fully melted."},{"number":3,"text":"Taste and add sweetener if you think it needs it. Strain out the whole spices and divide between two mugs. Top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings like whipped cream, chocolate shavings and or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and enjoy."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:55:29.425429+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:55:29.425429+00:00"}