Make Dark Chocolate Cocoa
Hot chocolates can vary considerably in flavor, intensity and quality, dependent on the type of chocolate used. In this recipe, the use of dark chocolate in place of regular chocolate ensures a rich and velvety chocolate taste that is ideal for pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- Hot cocoa mix (1 packet, use best quality possible)
- 1 cup (240 ml) of water
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) of Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of sugar
- 1 square of dark chocolate (optional, recommended)
Steps
- Boil a cup of water in a microwave. Or just heat it to slightly over blood-temperature, depending on how long you can wait to drink it. If preferred, use a kettle to heat the water.
- Always remove heated water with great care from a microwave oven; it can send forth a burst of hot water if overheated, so either leave it to cool a little before removing or don't boil it.
- Take the water out of microwave. Pour in a packet of hot chocolate mix. Stir.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of chocolate powder (Dutch Processed). Stir.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir.
- Serve immediately. For added richness, drop in a single square of dark chocolate and stir in as it melts.
Tips
- Try experimenting by adding half and half.
Warnings
- Use appropriate caution when handling hot water, especially from the microwave.
Things You'll Need
- Microwave
- Mug
- Teaspoon for stirring
