Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea Recipe
This Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea recipe is rich, smooth, and made with real chocolate, hazelnut syrup, and a bold tea base. It's cozy, indulgent, and better than any café-style milk tea. Try it hot or iced, and even turn it vegan or dessert-style.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose Assam tea
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder or ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1 –1½ tbsp hazelnut syrup or ½ tsp hazelnut extract
- ½ to ¾ cup milk of choice whole, oat, or almond
- 1 –2 tsp sugar or sweetener optional
- 1 tsp Nutella optional, for richer flavor
- Whipped cream optional topping
- Toasted hazelnuts optional topping
- Chocolate syrup or cocoa powder optional garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Brew the Strong Tea
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil, then steep 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose tea) for 5–6 mins. Remove tea and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Mix in Chocolate
- In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp cocoa powder or melted ¼ cup chocolate with a splash of tea. Stir into a smooth paste. Add to brewed tea.
Step 3: Add Hazelnut & Sweetener
- Add 1 tbsp hazelnut syrup (or extract) and 1–2 tsp sugar if needed. Mix well. Add 1 tsp Nutella now for extra richness (optional).
Step 4: Pour in Milk
- Add ½ to ¾ cup milk of your choice and gently heat everything on low. Don’t boil. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Top and Serve
- Serve hot or iced. Top with whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts, or cocoa powder. For iced, pour over crushed ice in a mason jar.
Notes
You can enjoy this Hazelnut Chocolate Milk Tea hot or iced, with or without dairy, and even turn it into a dessert. Just tweak it based on your mood — it’ll still taste rich and cozy every time.