Breakfast: Cocoa Tea (Pronounced: /ˈkoʊ.koʊ tiː/) – Hot Chocolate Drink

Munch Classes introduces breakfast Hot Chocolate Drink as a warm, comforting beverage, crafted by combining local cocoa sticks with aromatic spices, then layering it with creamy milk.

Munch Classes teaches how to prepare the mixture by grating and simmering, ensuring every sip absorbs rich, earthy flavors.

Munch Classes emphasizes precise techniques like tempering milk as participants brew, and explains how to finish with a hint of nutmeg for a signature flourish that balances tradition and creativity.

🏺 Cultural History + Proverb
Munch Classes reveals how breakfast Hot Chocolate Drink originates from family traditions across Saint Lucia, where it’s cherished for its invigorating warmth and everyday luxury.

Munch Classes explores how the dish developed in a plantation economy context, tied to local agriculture and early morning rituals, showing how food often reflects the soul of its people.

Munch Classes shares the local saying:
“Sa ki pa travay, pa ka manjé” – “He who does not work, does not eat.”
This proverb illustrates how the dish reflects sustenance and reward, encouraging reflection on how flavor and wisdom pass from one generation to the next.