Drinking Chocolate

Drinking Chocolates" are made from real chocolate as opposed to "Hot Cocoa" which is made from cocoa powder (the powdery remains of chocolate liquor after cocoa butter is removed). When you purchase a package of drinking chocolate it will often be in the form of chocolate shavings or chunks. Drinking chocolates are not instant like hot cocoa. You must add hot milk, cream, or water to the chocolate in order for it to melt and be whisked together. Because of the higher cocoa butter content, drinking chocolates will also be richer and often thicker than hot cocoa. . It has a very luscious and complex flavor typical of the finest chocolates. Fruity and acidic with an intense chocolate flavor, the drinking chocolate is simply wonderful; a real treat for chocolate lovers.