Hot chocolate is a thick drink made from dark or milk chocolate.
Compared to cocoa, it has a more intense flavor with a velvety texture.
There are different recipes: with spices, cream, nuts and even black tea.
What is healthier: hot chocolate or cocoa
Judging by caloric content, hot chocolate is many times higher in calories than cocoa.
Despite this, there is no fundamental difference in terms of the usefulness of the drinks.
They both have a beneficial effect on the body, elevate mood, help in stressful situations, and activate brain processes.
Flavonoids, found in abundance in hot cocoa, have a positive effect on blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Due to its taste, cocoa can replace sweets.
Moreover, the drink contains fewer calories than sugar, and the taste is no worse.
What is the difference between hot chocolate and cocoa
Due to their composition, their consistency is also very different from each other: cocoa is a more liquid drink, while hot chocolate can be consumed with a teaspoon.
There are also differences in taste: hot chocolate has a richer, more pronounced chocolate taste, while cocoa has a lighter milk drink.
How to brew hot chocolate correctly
It's simple: put the chocolate in a mug and pour boiling water over it, stirring.
You can then adjust the taste of chocolate to suit yourself: I put 2, maximum 3 spoons per 400 ml mug, because if you overdo it, it will be strong, since it contains 100% cocoa powder without milk and cream.
How to drink hot chocolate correctly
To experience it fully, you need to rinse your mouth with clean water before the first sip.
This is how the receptors are cleansed, awakened and become more sensitive.
If you drink with food, rinse your mouth with clean water before each sip.
Previously, we talked about how to make cocoa.
