Drink cocoa, or (as it is called in America) hot chocolate has a long history of origin. Several thousand years ago the indigenous people of South America knew how to cook cocoa, which they called “xocoatl”. Actually, to them we owe the word “chocolate”. It was a part of their daily diet, and the seeds of the cacao tree were used in the settlements as units of money. Later, in the 16th century, the colonists brought the seeds and drink recipe on the big continent. And since then, the first notable population (new in those days was appreciated very expensive), and then the rest tried bright, slightly tart taste of cocoa. Initially in its preparation did not use milk or cream, and then, from about the 19th century, began to add these familiar ingredients. Today there are many

ready-soluble species of cocoa. But is it possible to make a real drink, using the powder from the jar, where, in addition to the main component, there are definitely flavors and other not so useful substances! Much better early in the morning Continue reading →