Ingredients
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1 cup water
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2 tea bags, black
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1/4 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons (6 tablespoons total)
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 cups milk
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1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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couple grains salt
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whipped cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags.
- Stir in sugar and cocoa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add milk, vanilla, spices and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Strain, if desired. Pour into warm mugs. Garnish each with whipping cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.