Rich Spiced Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups of milk
• 1/4 cup of dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger

Directions

1. Add the milk to a medium-sized saucepan and heat over medium heat.
2. Once the milk is hot, add the chopped chocolate and whisk until it is completely melted.
3. Add the spices to the saucepan and whisk to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Hot chocolate has been around since the Aztecs in the 1500s.
• Hot chocolate is a popular winter beverage in many countries around the world.
• Adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cardamom, and ginger to hot chocolate was a popular practice in the 17th century.