Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup Granulated white sugar
  • 1 pinch Fine sea salt
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 oz Bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Combine dry ingredients. Place 1/4 cup Unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder, 1/3 cup Granulated white sugar, and 1 pinch Fine sea salt into your cold saucepan.
  2. Create the slurry. Pour in just 2 tablespoons of the 2 cups of Whole milk. Note: This creates a thick paste that prevents the cocoa from clumping later.
  3. Whisk until smooth. Stir the paste until it looks like dark, shiny frosting with no visible dry spots.
  4. Heat the base. Turn the stove to medium low and slowly pour in the rest of the milk and 1/4 cup Heavy cream.
  5. Warm the dairy. Stir constantly for about 5 mins until steam begins to rise from the surface.
  6. Add the chocolate. Drop in 1 oz Bittersweet chocolate chips. Note: Real chocolate adds a layer of richness powder cannot achieve.
  7. Melt and incorporate. Keep whisking for another 2-3 mins until the chips are completely melted and the liquid is uniform.
  8. Final flavor boost. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 1/2 tsp Pure vanilla extract.
  9. Whisk for foam. Give it one last vigorous whisk until a light layer of bubbles forms on top.
  10. Serve immediately. Pour into two mugs while the liquid is still steaming and fragrant.