WE WANT CACAO TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE, SO WE PUT TOGETHER THIS SIMPLE GUIDE FOR ANYONE NEW TO CACAO TO MAKE A DELICIOUS CUP AT HOME.
What you'll need
- Fresh, hand-ground cacao
- Milk of your choice
- Sweetener
- A pot
- A hob or cooking surface
- A whisk*
*Use your imagination here: a regular kitchen whisk or a matcha chasen both work well. We've even heard of people having success with a fork!
How much cacao? We recommend 13g per person to start. Some people prefer a stronger dose, and in ceremonial settings it can be as much as 40g per person.
Step 1: Melt your cacao
Mix your dose of cacao with 25ml of boiling water.
Whisk until smooth
Whisk until the cacao fully melts. Make sure it's nice and smooth before you add any milk.
Step 2: Add your milk
Combine your melted cacao with your desired amount of milk in a pan. Feel free to add as much or as little sweetener as you like.
Get creative here: try a pinch of salt, rose petals or cinnamon. Think of the flavours your favourite dark chocolate is paired with.
Step 3: Gently heat
Gently whisk until your cacao is steaming and well incorporated. Be careful not to boil it!
Step 4: Serve and enjoy.
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