Recipes

Lord Bergamot Hot Cocoa

Jan 11, 2026
SHOP Lord Bergamot

This Lord Bergamot Hot Cocoa marries the rich, velvety sweetness of chocolate with the bright, citrusy notes of bergamot and the depth of black tea. An elevated treat the feels both comforting and refined. Developed by Karlee Flores of Olive and Artisan.

Lord Bergamot Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste/extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 sachet Lord Bergamot
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • whipped cream, for serving

Directions

  1. Add milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat (do not boil).
  2. Add one sachet of Lord Bergamot tea and turn off heat. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove sachet and return to low heat.
  3. Whisk in chocolate and cocoa powder until smooth and melted. Serve topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Recipe adapted from Hailee Catalano.