This warmly spiced hot chocolate chai combines two of your favorite drinks into one cozy winter treat. It has a delicious balance of spices that perfectly complements the rich chocolate. This is the kind of warm beverage you want while sitting around a fire, enjoying the company of family and friends. 

Makes 2 cups
Preparation time: 10-15 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of hot water
• 1 Tea India Masala Chai Tea Bag 
• 3 tbsp. of sugar 
• 2 tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 2 cups of milk 
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract 
• 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg 
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Sweetened whipped cream 

Instructions:

• Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the tea bag, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. 
• Remove the tea bag and stir in the sugar and cocoa. 
• Return to the stove over medium heat and bring just to a boil. Mix in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. 
• Heat through but do not boil. 
• Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick for garnish.