If you love a cosy hot chocolate, wait until you try it with chai. This Chai Hot Chocolate combines rich cacao, creamy soy milk, and warming spices for the ultimate winter mug. It’s everything you love about a classic hot chocolate, elevated with the comforting flavour of Liquid Chai.
Perfect for chilly mornings, rainy afternoons, or curling up on the couch after a long day, this simple recipe comes together in minutes and feels like a warm hug in a mug. Deliciously spiced, naturally comforting, and easy to customise to your taste.
- 1 tsp cacao
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp Liquid Chai
- 230 ml soy milk (bonsoy) or preferred milk
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
Optional Toppings
- cinnamon dusting
- marshmallows
- chocolate shavings
Small saucepan
Measuring spoon
Whisk or spoon
Favourite mug
Add the cacao powder and hot water to your mug and stir until smooth.
Pour the soy milk into a saucepan and heat gently until steaming.
Add the Liquid Chai and maple syrup, stirring to combine.
Pour the warm chai milk into the mug with the cacao mixture and stir well.
Top as desired and enjoy warm.
Chai flavour: 15 ml creates a beautifully balanced spice profile. Add a little extra if you enjoy a stronger chai flavour.
Milk options: Soy milk creates a creamy, velvety texture, but oat, almond, or coconut milk all work beautifully.
Sweetness: Adjust the maple syrup or honey to suit your taste. For a less sweet version, reduce the sweetener or leave it out altogether.
Extra indulgent: Top with marshmallows, cinnamon, or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for a café-style treat.
We hope you enjoy this Chai Hot Chocolate as much as we do. If you make a mug at home — whether you’re escaping a chilly morning or settling in for a cosy night — share a photo and tag us on Instagram @liquidchai. We love seeing your warming, chai-inspired creations. ☕🍫💛
