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How to make a Hot Cocoa

Rich, creamy chocolate, the cosy non-coffee option.

Ratiococoa : milk : cream
Time6 min
Serves1 (250 ml)
OriginGlobal
LevelEasy

You'll need

4 items
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 200 ml milk
  • 30 ml cream

Weigh your dose and your water. A gram or two changes the cup, so a coffee scale beats eyeballing every time.

Method

3 steps · 6 minutes 0 of 3 done

  1. Whisk the cocoa and sugar with a splash of milk into a smooth paste.

  2. Warm the rest of the milk and cream, then whisk it in.

  3. Heat gently until steaming (don’t boil) and serve.

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Barista tips

  • Add a pinch of salt and a little dark chocolate for a grown-up version.

The Hot Cocoa is on the menu in GramCups Café. Pour every ingredient to the exact gram and serve it up. Play GramCups Café →

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