4tablespoonsbrown sugar or white sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Steeping
Pour 8 cups of water into a medium saucepan or small pot.Add the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, lemongrass, and lime leaves. Heat over low. heat and let simmer very gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the water has a light caramel color.
2. Adding cocoa
Add the cocoa and stir to dissolve. Increase the heat to medium-low until it breaks the boil. Remove from the heat.Pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove all the solids.
3. Serve
Add sugar to taste, or serve unsweetened for everyone to add sugar to their own taste.See serving suggestions above the recipe.
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Notes
The recipe yields about 4-6 cups, you may add more water if you find it necessary.