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Nutritional Values

🔥200kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 mlServing

* Per serving · 250 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Cocoa Tea

How to order / say it
Say it Cocoa Tea — [coco tea]
Order Can I have a Cocoa Tea?
Locally Mwen sa jwenn yon Cocoa Tea?
Say locally

A traditional hot beverage made with local cocoa, spices, and milk.

Why try it?

Cocoa Tea is a morning staple in Soufriere, connecting locals to their heritage and the island's history of cocoa production.

How it tastes

Rich and aromatic, it combines the deep flavors of locally grown cocoa with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting drink.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Dating back to the early 1900s, Cocoa Tea emerged as a popular drink utilizing island-grown cocoa, signifying Saint Lucia's agricultural heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 50 g cocoa sticks
  • 🥛 250 ml milk
  • 🧂 1 stick cinnamon
  • 🧂 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 🍯 20 g sugar
  • 125 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Grate cocoa sticks and combine with spices.
  2. 2 Boil water, add cocoa mixture, and simmer.
  3. 3 Add milk and sugar, stir until smooth.
  4. 4 Strain and serve hot.

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