I made the last sample of this as a latte with a good amount of almond milk. It’s definitely suited more towards this prep which makes sense since it’s a take on Mayan hot chocolate.
As a kid I used to love going to spice shops and getting bulk flavored hot chocolate blends. One of those ones was a Mayan hot chocolate and I didn’t particularly love it given the darker chocolate used and spiciness from the chili. I think if I were to try it now I’d appreciate a less sweet hot cocoa offering a lot more than when I was younger.
Anyway, this tea-prepared latte style reminds me of Mayan hot chocolate but isn’t quite thick enough or rich enough in feel. The chili warms the back of your throat along with the cinnamon and dark cocoa. It makes a really lovely latte and probably would be closer to hot chocolate with milk or a different non-dairy milk. I prepared this with almond milk. This one was a no for me when I tried it plain or just with milk so latte prep is essential.
Flavors: Chili, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Pepper, Spicy
