“If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” ~ Steve Jobs
… that’s what I tell myself every time I mess around with yet another version of hot chocolate …
Well, if you haven’t noticed, I looove Hot Chocolate & I always find new ways to enjoy it ; ) I also love maca and hazelnuts, they are so malty and nutty and combine so well with the umami of matcha. So here is a recipe that combines it all … and since this is a pretty heavy dose of yumminess, a little goes a long way … that’s where the shot glass comes in … Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tsp Maca Cocoa Jade
- 1 – 2 tsp Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbsp Hazelnut Butter (Also Yummy with Almond or Cashew Butter!)
- 1 Cup Milk of your Choice
- Chopped Roasted Hazelnuts & Chocolate Shavings
HOW TO MAKE:
- Heat up your Milk & Pour in Blender
- Get the Blender Rolling on Low
- Slowly add Maca Cocoa Jade, Maple Syrup & Hazelnut Butter
- Pour into Shot Glasses or Small Tea Cups
- Finish off with Hazelnuts & Chocolate Shavings
BOOK TIP:
Tea Sommelier by Gabriella Lombardi & Fabio Petroni
I have been browsing the pages of this beautiful & well organised book again since the weather got chillier … winter is such a fantastic time for fancy tea!
Like fine wine, good tea is a gastronomic delicacy that possesses a deliciously wide range of aromas and flavors. And, just like an excellent wine guide, this richly illustrated volume initiates drinkers into the art of tasting, making, and serving. A careful examination of 50 grand cru teas—including some of the best-known varieties available—will give drinkers a new appreciation of what goes into a cup. A selection of exclusive recipes, along with advice on pairing tea and food, completes this gorgeous book—a must-have for anyone who savors this ancient beverage.