Makes 1 x 8oz serving

• 1/3 cup drinking chocolate mix
• 1 cup liquid — whole milk, plant-based milk, or water

Plant-based? We love it with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.

Bring your chosen liquid to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Lower the heat and slowly whisk in the drinking chocolate mix, letting the rich cacao melt into a silken pool. Stir until completely dissolved and smooth.

Cover and allow to steep for at least 5 minutes. Blend on high for 1 minute to awaken a fiery froth. Pour into a rustic mug or clay cup and garnish with a cinnamon stick, a twist of orange peel, or toasted cacao nibs.

Enhancements:

• Water heightens the cacao’s boldness.
• Steep overnight for deeper flavor.
• Infuse with cinnamon stick or allspice berries.
• Drop a slice of fresh farmer’s cheese for a Colombian-style indulgence.
• Add more liquid to soften flavor.

Let this be more than a drink—let it be a pause, a pleasure, a return to self.

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