Description
A rich, dark chocolate beverage infused with the earthy, aromatic notes of fresh sage and thyme for a sophisticated, botanical twist on classic hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine the whole milk, fresh sage leaves, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Heat the mixture until it just begins to simmer, then remove the pan from the heat immediately.
- Let the herbs steep in the milk for 5 minutes to extract the aromatic oils.
- Strain the milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or keep it in the pot after removing the herbs.
- Return the infused milk to low heat and whisk in the chopped dark chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
- Heat for one final minute on low, then pour into pre-warmed mugs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern American