From Artisanal Hot Chocolate Turned Into A Fancy Drink

By Anthony Long


Cold seasons like rainy and winter makes people to take in comfort in warmth. They grab a sip of hot soup and drinks. They savor the warmth it brings to their bodies while they watch the cold from outside their windows. They would most likely choose to drink artisanal hot chocolate in this weather.

The creation of this traditional drink is easy and requires little effort. Pick a favorite brand of drinking chocolate and then mix it in with hot water. You may opt to add in milk and bits of marshmallows. You decide on what is your preference. Make it as pure or with additions as you like.

However, recent times have changed the way this drink has been made. Coffee shops and connoisseurs especially have seen to that. The basics are still the same but the ingredients and the technique. They have used more fancy and sophisticated stuff in it.

The star ingredient comes from countries abundant in cacao trees. These are produced this and then processed to make cocoa. Authenticity found in these is what shops and connoisseurs are after. Pure richness in flavor and taste is present in them which are different from ones sold in supermarkets.

Choosing which supplier of cocoa is important for these shops. The leading supplier is in Cote dIvoire. They are abundant in cacao which is why multinational manufacturing companies get their cocoa with them. However, small shops and independent connoisseurs likely choose others such as those in Ecuador where they know it has competitive quality with others. They also like the unique taste it brings to their palate.

Milk quality also is being thought carefully. Some adds whole fat and nonfat milk. Skim milk powder and pasteurized milk are also being offered in others. They also go as far as adding a certain percentage of this dairy produce. It is because some cocoas are much more savored and tasted if only a small amount of milk is poured into them.

They also have sweeteners for people with sweet tooth. A sucralose based artificial sweetener is an ingredient they have on hand for those who are conscious of their calorie intake. Some customers might not like sweets much so they offer adding less or none at all in their drinks. They will inform the barista about the request.

Coffee enhances the taste of chocolates. Most know this to be true. So, they add a bit of ground coffee like espresso in the drinks. Decaf is also an option by request. Another addition they put is liqueur. A teaspoon or even a drop of it can be a good flavor combination. You know it is there but you cannot really taste it. You might get surprised how good this mixture can be.

The change has brought more options to customers. They get to try new and inventive flavors and taste in this classic drink. Flavorings such as vanilla and lemon enhance it as well. Some have done experimentation in their homes as well. Kids and adults love to consume a warm delicious goodness as the temperature drops outside. It creates a good feeling between loved ones.




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