“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.