It's autumn now and I constantly crave hot drinks to help keep me warm. There can be only so many cups of coffee or tea that one can drink... hot chocolate is my favourite non-caffeinated beverage.
You'll need:
1 mug of milk (about 500ml or so, less if you like)
1 heaping teaspoon good quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
pinch of salt
Optional (one or a combination):
sprinkle of powdered cayenne pepper (adds a delicious heat and zing)
hearty shake of powdered cinnamon (or about 1/8 teaspoon)
about 1/8 teaspoon of powdered cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
glug of flavoured syrup (such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc)
Method:
Gently heat milk in a saucepan. While heating, add cocoa, sugar, pinch of salt and chosen spices, and mix well. Stir constantly, do not allow milk to boil. Once the mixture is hot, pour into serving mug and topped with whipped cream, if desired.
Yield: 1 large mug of hot chocolate
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