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Orange and chocolate tea with fragrant steam, garnished with orange slice
An elegant cup of black tea infused with dark chocolate and zesty orange.

Orange & chocolate tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
Tea and chocolate might seem like an odd couple at first, but they actually complement each other wonderfully. The tannins of black tea provide a 'backbone' to the drink, upon which the deep taste of cocoa and fragrant oils of orange are built. This is not a thick hot chocolate, but an elegant, light, yet rich-tasting 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 or mug
  • Tea strainer
  • Teaspoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ No known allergens

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the water, then wait a few minutes for it to cool back down to approx. 95°C.

Tip: Boiling water can 'burn' the tea leaves, making the drink bitter and astringent [Rapid tannin release].
2 ✓

Put the tea leaves and orange zest into the strainer or teapot. Mix the cocoa powder with the honey and a little hot water into a thick paste in a mug.

Tip: Cocoa powder wets with difficulty due to its fat content. If you make a paste first, you can avoid lumps [Dispersion].
3 ✓

Pour the hot water over the tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Steeping time determines the strength of caffeine and flavour compounds. After 5 minutes, bitter compounds dominate.
4 ✓

Strain the finished tea onto the cocoa paste and stir until smooth. Add a pinch of salt.

Tip: Salt suppresses the bitterness of cocoa and tea, so you will perceive the drink as sweeter.
5 ✓

Garnish with an orange slice and serve hot.

Tip: If you desire a richer taste, you can add a splash of milk or cream.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't the cocoa powder dissolve?
Cocoa powder is hydrophobic (water-repelling), so it's hard to mix smoothly into water. Mixing it into a paste with a little honey helps it dissolve more easily.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Black tea (loose leaf or bag)
  • 1 tsp Orange zest (dried or fresh, grated)
  • 1 tsp Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 slice Orange (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 250 ml Water