Hot Chagalat
Les Mauvaises Herbes
This recipe is a must for warming your heart while giving yourself some pep! Thanks to its tonic effect and its lovely hazelnut color, chaga is very popular as a coffee replacement. In traditional herbalism, it's said to be adaptogenic: it supports the body and mind in the face of change and stress.
Level
Beginner
Preparation
15 min
Contains
1 serving
Conservation
3-5 days
Ingredients
Wild chaga decoction
- 22.5 ml (1 ½ tbsp) or 10 g of wild chaga powder*
- 1 liter (4 cups) of water
*If you use wild chaga chunks, you'll need 14 g per liter of water instead to get the ideal concentration.
PRO TIP: Depending on your consumption, you can double, triple or quadruple the recipe! You can always make a big batch and freeze some for future use.
Hot chagalat
- 250 ml (1 cup) of wild chaga decoction* (See above!)
- 250 ml (1 cup) of plant-based milk of your choice
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) or 40 g of dark chocolate chunks or chips
- maple syrup, to taste
- spices of your choice (optional) (Chai spices, cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, cardamom, go wild!)
- your fave mug
*Check the FAQ at the bottom of this page for more info about chaga.
Preparation steps
Chaga decoction
1. In a pot, heat the chaga powder in simmering (not boiling!) water on the lowest heat for one hour.*
2. Strain. Keeps in the fridge for 1 week and in the freezer for several months.
*If you use chaga chunks, the decoction will take longer (two to three hours ideally).
Hot chagalat
1. In a small pot, heat the chaga decoction, the milk and the spices (optional) over medium heat.
2. Add the chocolate and whisk over the heat until the chocolate has melted.*
3, Strain, then sweeten to taste with maple syrup.
*Festive note: during the holidays, feel free to add a piece of candy cane to your pot for a little After Eight-style version.
How to use it
Pour into your favorite mug and drink guilt-free!
