There is a reason the Peppermint Mocha is a holiday icon. The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate is pure comfort. The coffee crash that comes with it is less charming. This latte keeps the decadent flavor and swaps the crash for a clean, sustained energy boost.
We call it the Chocolate Mint Mate Latte.
It starts with our signature Chocolate Mint Mate, a blend of organic green Yerba Mate, cacao nibs, and peppermint. Add a touch of chocolate syrup and creamy oat milk, and this recipe turns your daily tea into a barista-level treat that lands somewhere between a morning energy ritual and dessert.
The secret: a long, strong steep
Because you're adding milk and chocolate syrup, you need a tea base that is bold enough to punch through those rich flavors. We usually steep Yerba Mate for 3-5 minutes. This latte recipe calls for a full 10-minute steep.
Don't worry. Our blend uses real cacao nibs and roasted carob, so a long steep works in its favor. The tea gets stronger, and it picks up deep, fudge-like notes from the cacao that a shorter steep would miss.
Step-by-step guide
1. Create the concentrate
Boil your water and pour it over 1 tablespoon of loose leaf tea, then let it steep for the full 10 minutes. You're essentially making a "tea espresso" shot, and that takes patience.
2. The chocolate infusion
Strain the tea, then stir your chocolate syrup straight into the hot concentrate. Do this before the milk goes in so the syrup dissolves completely and you get a glossy, chocolatey base.
3. The creamy finish
Pour your chocolate tea mixture into a heat-safe mug. Top with warm, frothed milk.
Barista Tip: We recommend using a "Barista Series" Oat Milk. It has a higher fat content that creates a thick, velvety micro-foam that holds its shape much better than standard almond or soy milk.
The result feels indulgent, but it's still packed with antioxidants and the clean, jitter-free energy Yerba Mate is famous for. Not a bad return on 10 minutes of steeping.
