Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea Recipe – Creamy & Easy to Make

Have you ever tried hazelnut and chocolate together? It’s kind of a good dessert. I recently made it with a smooth tea base, creamy milk, and turned it into a decadent drink. Actually, I made a hazelnut chocolate milk tea recipe.

And after trying it, I can say that it’s not like a basic bubble tea copy or like some powder mixed drink. 

It’s actually a type of drink that you would expect in a high-end cafe menu, where you will be charged a few dollars for a single glass.

But when you make it at home, it’s even better because it’s more natural, more customizable, and definitely more indulgent. 

So in this post, I will show you how you can make Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea step by step, using real chocolate, hazelnut flavoring, and a strong tea base. 

Besides this, I will also give you some options to make it vegan, iced, or a dessert drink.

 

Why Is Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea Different From Any Other Milk Tea?

First of all, this isn’t your regular tapioca pearls boba tea, as it does not include any artificial or powdered ingredients.

This tea is like a luxury dessert in a cup. 

It will start with a bold tea base, which will give it a lift, but then you will hit velvety chocolate flavor, and then nutty, toasty hazelnut essence. 

As compared to other teas, this hazelnut chocolate milk tea is rich, smooth, and more complex, but still easy to make. 

Also, you can make it hot or iced, both versions are excellent. 

An iced one is good in the summer season, as it will even beat an iced mocha. And in winter, you can make a cozy drink with a nutty chocolate vibe.

Also read: Easy Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder and Almond Milk

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Best Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea

Here are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this hazelnut chocolate milk tea recipe. And I am also giving you some alternative ingredients. 

So, in case you do not have something, you can use them.

1. Tea Base (Very Important)

You can’t make milk tea without the actual tea. And here, your tea needs to be strong so that it can hold up against chocolate and hazelnut.

• Assam black tea: It is my personal favorite for hazelnut chocolate milk tea. Because it’s strong, bold, and a little malty.
• English Breakfast or Ceylon tea: These work great too if you don’t have Assam.

Besides this, you can also try other teas just to make sure it is strong. 

However, you will have to use 2 tea bags or 2 teaspoons of loose tea leaves for this recipe. 

And, you want to steep it strongly so the tea doesn’t get lost in chocolate or milk.

2. Real Chocolate or Cocoa Powder

To achieve cafe-style smoothness, you need to pick either:

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder: It is dark, intense, mixes fast
• OR 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (70% or higher): It will make your drink richer, thicker, and indulgent

If you’re okay with using premium chocolate, I would recommend Valrhona or Ghirardelli chocolate. If not, then you can use any cooking chocolate at home.

3. Hazelnut Flavor

Here is a trick that will make this tea drink feel luxurious:

• 1 to 1½ tbsp Hazelnut syrup: You can use Torani, Monin, or even homemade hazelnut syrup
• OR ½ tsp Hazelnut extract (if syrup is not available)
• Optional: You can add a spoonful of Nutella if you want more nutty-chocolate sweetness

This hazelnut twist will add a signature nutty aroma and turn your drink from regular to irresistible.

4. Milk (Choose Your Type)

This is a milk tea, so the creaminess matters here:

• Whole milk: If you want a perfect balance of tea, chocolate, and cream
• Oat milk: It is best if you want a dairy-free option with natural sweetness
• Almond milk: It will fit well with hazelnut, but it is less creamy

You wanna ½ to ¾ cup of milk, depending on how rich or light you want it.

5. Sweetener (Optional)

Sweetness depends on your taste and your syrup/chocolate:

• 1–2 tsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup (optional)
• If using Nutella or hazelnut syrup, you might not need extra sugar at all

6. Toppings & Extras (Optional but Recommended)

• Whipped cream (dairy or vegan)
• Toasted chopped hazelnuts (for garnish)
• Chocolate drizzle or Nutella swirl
• Crushed ice (for iced version)
• Cocoa powder or grated chocolate on top

These toppings won’t just make your hazelnut chocolate milk tea recipe pretty, but they will actually enhance the full experience.

Also read: Iced Mocha Latte Recipe Instant Coffee

Step-by-Step: How to Make Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea at Home

Here is my step-by-step method on how I make this hazelnut chocolate milk tea recipe. It’s very easy, even a beginner can make it. 

However, I just want you to remember one thing: it is a small batch, single serve. But you can double or triple the ingredients and make for more people.

Step 1: Brew the Strong Tea

You want to take a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

And then add 2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose Assam tea, and steep for 5 to 6 minutes.

The longer you steep, the stronger your tea will be. But also don’t overdo it, or it will turn bitter.

Strain out the leaves or remove the bags.

Let it sit for 2 minutes to cool down a bit.

Step 2: Mix in Chocolate or Cocoa

In a small bowl, combine the following ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder OR melted dark chocolate
• Add a splash of warm tea or warm milk and stir it into a smooth paste (If you are using chocolate chunks, melt them in the microwave or a double boiler first)

Then, you wanna pour the paste into the brewed tea and mix it well.

This will turn your tea into a chocolatey base.

Step 3: Add Hazelnut Flavor and Sweetener

Add:

• 1 tbsp hazelnut syrup (or extract)
• 1–2 tsp sugar or any sweetener if needed

Stir to combine. Then taste test and adjust the sweetness or hazelnut based on your liking.

Optional: You can add 1 tsp of Nutella now for extra flavor (I did that)

Step 4: Add Milk

Now you wanna pour ½ to ¾ cup of milk. 

Then, stir everything together and let it all warm on low heat (don’t boil) for a smooth blend.

At this point, you can:

1. Serve it hot, straight into a mug 
2. Chill it down, pour over ice, and serve as an iced milk tea

Both versions taste amazing.

Step 5: Toppings and Final Touch

Top it off with:

• Whipped cream
• Chopped hazelnuts
• A light cocoa dusting or chocolate syrup drizzle

This will make your hazelnut chocolate milk tea look like a cafe-style drink and give it the final wow moment.

If serving ice, you can also use a mason jar with crushed ice and a wide straw; it will feel like a fancy treat.

Also read: Best Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Recipe with Cocoa Powder

How to Customize This Drink for Different Moods

What I love most about this Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea is that you can literally make 4 to 5 different versions of this same recipe. So, I’d prefer you try different versions every time, depending on how you feel:

Iced Summer Version:

• Cool the tea and chocolate mix.
• Pour over crushed ice.
• Add cold milk + hazelnut syrup.
• Top with mint leaves for freshness

Dessert Style:

• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Blend into a milkshake.
• Top with Nutella drizzle + nuts

Vegan & Dairy-Free:

• Use oat or almond milk.
• Coconut whipped cream
• Dairy-free dark chocolate + maple syrup

Spicy twist (for warmth):

• Add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder.
• Makes it like a Mexican-choco hazelnut tea

Nut-Free Option:

• Instead of using hazelnut syrup, you can use caramel for a caramel chocolate milk tea (It will change the flavor, but it will be super good)

 

What to Serve with Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea

This hazelnut chocolate milk tea drink is rich and indulgent, so you can pair it with something else too for a dessert mode. Here are a few suggestions that I would recommend to you:

Sweet Pairings:

• Butter cookies or hazelnut biscotti
• Chocolate muffins or brownies
• Almond croissants or puff pastries

Savory Pairings:

• Cheese crackers or salted nuts
• Light sandwiches (cucumber or tomato & cheese)
• Roasted garlic breadsticks (trust me, this combo hits)

One more thing, if you are making this hazelnut chocolate milk tea to impress your guests, you can serve it with a small chocolate truffle on the side. 

It would feel fancy with very little effort.

 

Conclusion

This was my Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea Recipe, which isn’t just a regular drink, but it will give you a cozy experience that you’ll want to make again and again. 

This tea drink has the perfect balance of creamy milk, rich chocolate, bold tea, and the nutty twist of hazelnut, which gives it that luxe cafe-style flavor. 

A good thing I like about it is that you can make it hot, iced, vegan, dessert-style, or even completely sugar-free if you want.

Once you try this at home, I promise—store-bought versions won’t excite you anymore. 

Now go and gather the ingredients, and try it at least once.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few questions and their answers about this homemade hazelnut milk tea recipe.

Can I use Nutella instead of hazelnut syrup?

Yes, if hazelnut syrup isn’t available, Nutella will also work great as a substitute.

It will give you both hazelnut and chocolate flavors in one go.

You just want to use 1 or 2 teaspoons, depending on how rich you want. 

However, Nutella will make your drinks sweeter, so you will want to reduce added sugar when blending everything.

Can I make this recipe without tea?

Yes, you can skip the tea if you just want to have a hazelnut chocolate milk kind of drink. It will taste more creamy and have less mild bitterness or caffeine from the tea.

But if you are looking for an original milk tea style with some balance and lift, I would recommend keeping the tea as a base.

How do I make Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea healthier?

If you want to make a healthy hazelnut chocolate milk tea recipe, then you should use oat milk or almond milk and skip the whipped cream.

Plus, you should also reduce or replace sugar with honey, maple syrup, or stevia.

Besides this, you should use dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa to cut sugar here, too. 

By doing these small changes, you will have almost the same flavor but a healthier and lighter tea.