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This Holiday-Favorite Drink is a Hug in a Mug

Peppermint and chocolate, what more could you ask for?
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Peppermint hot chocolate

As the fall air carries us into the winter months, we may find ourselves craving something rich and decadent, yet fresh and crisp. The peppermint hot chocolate is a cozy, winter staple that provides the classic warmth of a hot chocolate along with a seasonal kick from the peppermint. Peppermint is known for alleviating stress and anxiety while boosting the immune system. During the busy holiday season, while you’re gifting for all your loved ones, treat yourself to our featured item of the month – available at Mandala Tea House the month of December only! 

If you can’t make it in, try making the drink yourself: 

Ingredients

Chocolate Sauce

  • ½ cup cacao powder
  • ½ cup coconut palm sugar
  • ½ cup water

Hot Chocolate

  • 8 oz milk of your choice
  • 2 oz chocolate sauce
  • ⅛ tsp peppermint extract

Directions

Chocolate Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until incorporated, and store in a jar or squeeze bottle.

Hot Chocolate

  1. Combine all ingredients in a milk frothing pitcher.
  2. Steam until hot chocolate has reached desired temperature, and enjoy!

Notes

  • For an unsweetened version, add 2 tbsp cacao powder instead of chocolate sauce.
  • If you do not have a milk frother, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, and heat gently on a stovetop.
  • Add a shot of espresso to turn your peppermint hot chocolate in a peppermint mocha!
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Mandala Tea House

The Mandala Tea House offers organic teas, smoothies, elixirs, coffee, and treats made with the highest quality ingredients to support your potential for complete health. We prepare fresh nut milk, fruits, and vegetables daily, and almost everything we sell over our counter is made by hand. You will find only whole food ingredients in our almond milk, infused honeys, health elixirs, acai bowls, and delicious innovative smoothies. Our cleanses, ayurvedic services, culinary workshops, and our blog provides you a clear path toward optimum health, helping you to learn what is best to feed your very unique body, eat mindfully, and thoroughly enjoy your life. Move from Savasana to the Mandala to reflect, replenish, and rejuvenate.

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