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If you’re someone who loves chocolate and is struggling with sleep issues, this recipe might become your new obsession: hot cocoa tea latte.
This cozy nighttime drink combines our Cortisol Evening Tea with rich cocoa powder and a touch of sweetness to create a calming hot chocolate-inspired latte that actually supports relaxation before bed.
Cocoa contains magnesium and antioxidants that help support relaxation and stress recovery, while the calming nervine herbs and adaptogens in the Cortisol Evening Tea help lower cortisol naturally.
Basically, it’s hot cocoa for stressed adults. Let’s make it!
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What You’ll Need
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1 cup Cortisol Evening Tea
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1–2 teaspoons sweetener of choice
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Optional: top with your favorite frothed milk
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How to Make It
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Brew 1 cup of the Cortisol Evening Tea (1 teaspoon of tea to 1 cup hot water)
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Pour the tea into your favorite mug
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Add cocoa powder and sweetener of choice
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Stir or froth until smooth
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Top with your favorite frothed milk if desired
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Enjoy warm
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When to drink it
This bedtime cocoa is best enjoyed in the evening while winding down for the night, especially on stressful days when you want something comforting but still supportive for sleep.
We especially love it during colder months, movie nights, or anytime chocolate cravings hit before bed.
Drink daily for the best results, especially if you're currently dealing with sleep issues.
Simple Adjustments
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Add cinnamon and cayenne for a Mexican hot chocolate-inspired flavor
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Froth your milk for a café-style cocoa latte
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Add collagen peptides for extra protein support
- Ice it for a chocolate milk-style drink instead
FYI, this tastes extra cozy in an oversized mug
About the Cortisol Evening Tea
This recipe uses our Cortisol Evening Tea, which is a blend of nervine and adaptogenic herbs that nourish and calm your nervous system, support a healthy stress response, lower high cortisol levels, and ease tension in the body.
The rich chocolate flavor pairs perfectly with the earthy, neutral-tasting herbs in the Cortisol Evening Tea, creating a comforting nighttime drink that feels indulgent while still supporting relaxation naturally.
Why Cocoa at Night?
Cocoa is naturally rich in antioxidants and magnesium, a mineral involved in relaxation, muscle recovery, nervous system regulation, and sleep support.
Some research suggests magnesium may help support better sleep quality, especially during periods of chronic stress when the body tends to burn through minerals more quickly.
Unsweetened cocoa powder also contains polyphenols that help support a healthy inflammatory response and overall stress recovery.
Combined with calming nervine herbs and adaptogens, this bedtime cocoa becomes a simple nightly ritual that helps your body shift into rest mode naturally.
Final Note
If you try it and love it, we would love to hear from you. Either send us an email at info@looseleafmarket.com or tag us on your social posts @looseleafteamarket. Happy tea making and sweet dreams.
Want to learn more about the Cortisol Evening Tea? Check out this blog.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is has been compiled from published sources and is provided only as a guide. While every effort has been taken to ensure that information published on this site is correct and up to date, this is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Also, although all of our teas are generally regarded as safe, please consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedies, especially if currently using medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.