Hot chocolate is perfect in cold weather, and tastes better if the chocolate isn't instant powder. This article shows you several ways to make your own cocoa powder from scratch at home.
Ingredients
Microwave Hot Chocolate Drink:
- Milk
- Sugar or Stevia, whichever is fine
- Cocoa powder
- Water
Hot Water Chocolate Drink
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 0.2 liters of boiling water, or how much is needed
- 1/4 teaspoon butter/margarine (optional, for added flavor)
Step
Method 1 of 3: Microwave Hot Chocolate Drink
Step 1. Know your cup capacity
Most cups are 0.3 liters in volume, but some are more than 0.2 and 0.3 liters.
Step 2. Put a tablespoon in the cup
Step 3. Measure out a teaspoon of cocoa powder and put it in a cup
You may enter more, but use this measure for the first time.
Step 4. Add two teaspoons of water
The next step is what is called "wetting the pigment." Stir in sugar, water, and cocoa until completely moistened. You can tell by looking at the surface appearance. If the surface is mirror-like, you've soaked the cocoa powder. If not, keep stirring and maybe add a few drops of water.
Step 5. Add 2.5 cm of milk and stir to mix the cocoa paste and milk completely
Fill the remaining contents of the cup with milk, up to 1.25 cm from the rim of the cup. The mixture will expand after heating 5%, so don't overfill.
Step 6. Put the cup in the microwave
- For a 0.2 liter cup, heat (on the highest setting) for one minute, 45 seconds.
- For a 0.3 liter cup, heat two minutes, 10 seconds.
- For best results, use a double boiler to evaporate the milk on the stove.
Step 7. Monitor the cup for the last 20 seconds
For some reason, cocoa tends to foam. Usually this is not the case, but just in case watch your cup. if foam appears, open the door and stir. Grab a spoon, close the door, and finish heating.
Step 8. Enjoy
Method 2 of 3: Hot Chocolate Drink
Step 1. Prepare all supplies before starting
Step 2. Boil the water
While the water is boiling, you can add the cocoa powder and sugar to the cup.
Step 3. Put boiling water in a cup along with other ingredients
Stir until evenly distributed.
Step 4. Add 1/4 teaspoon butter/margarine to enrich the chocolate flavor (optional)
Stir until evenly distributed.
Step 5. Serve immediately
Enjoy a delicious antioxidant hot drink that is rich in flavour.
Method 3 of 3: Suggestions for Sprinkles
Step 1. Try one of the following toppings for your homemade chocolate drink:
- Extra cinnamon or cocoa powder on top of the drink, if you prefer.
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Add marshmallows, whipped cream, and grated chocolate. If you put too much cocoa powder, add milk to the drink.
If you are vegan, buy vegan marshmallows from a health food store
- You can also add some whipped cream, if you like
- Try adding peppermint extract to make it cooler.
Tips
- Try adding coffee to replace some of the milk. If you're brave, add cinnamon and cayenne pepper to make “Mayan Hot Chocolate”!
- Vegetarians and vegans can replace milk with soy milk, rice water, or whole grain milk. Vanilla soy milk will taste great if you use a good quality product.
- Don't use sugar if you like the strong, bitter taste of cocoa. Not everyone likes this taste, but it's great once you get used to it.
- If the cocoa flavor is lacking, add more.
- If you're making hot chocolate using a kettle instead of a microwave, some people like to add hot water after the cocoa powder has been put in the cup, then the milk is poured last. This prevents the spicy taste of the milk. This is a personal choice, you may not even feel the difference. Stir well, whatever your mixing order is.
- Most of the antioxidants in chocolate actually come from cocoa. So, enjoy guilt-free.
- In method 1, save time by heating the milk (or water) while preparing the cocoa paste. Whole milk is difficult to boil if you heat it in the microwave. Pasta dissolves more easily in hot milk.
- If method 1 is too difficult for you, you can pour 2/3 of the milk in a cup. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds. Take it, and add 2-3 spoons of cocoa powder. Stir until completely dissolved. Reheat in the microwave for one minute. Enjoy!
Warning
- Take a spoon before placing the cup in the microwave.
- Be careful when pouring boiling water.
- Try not to overheat the drink. Also, be aware that the heat will last for about 20 seconds (above).
- Make sure your cup can be heated in the microwave.
- Be careful the first time you drink from the cup because it's still hot
- If you are lactose intolerant, serve up soy milk, almond milk, or lactose-free milk.
