Did you know that hot cocoa has a complex history? Hot cocoa is usually flavored with cocoa powder. The powder is a product of chocolate with the fatty and rich cocoa butter removed. The old Mexican recipe for this beverage contained wine, peppers, ground cocoa beans, and water. It didn’t contain any dairy-based ingredients. Milk was later added to hot cocoa by the British who enjoyed it as a treat after dinner. Don’t confuse hot cocoa with hot chocolate. Authentic hot chocolate is made from unadulterated chocolate that’s melted into cream. The modern luxury of instant hot cocoa means that people can make hot cocoa from individual packets that brew servings. Look for hot cocoa in the coffee and tea aisle of major grocery stores. Do you prefer to top your hot cocoa with marshmallows or whipped cream? Or do you prefer yours naked?
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