Category - Drinking Chocolate

Drinking Chocolate is also known as hot cocoa or hot chocolate. It’s a hot drink consisting of shaved or melted chocolate or cocoa powder. It is mixed with either heated milk or water. It is often garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows. Hot chocolate made with melted chocolate is known called drinking chocolate, characterized by less sweetness and a thicker consistency.

The first chocolate drink is believed to have been created by the Maya around 2,500–3,000 years ago. The drink became popular in Europe after being introduced from Mexico and has undergone multiple changes since then. Until the 19th century, hot chocolate was used medicinally to treat ailments such as liver and stomach diseases.

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