Ypocras Hot Chocolate Mix

Dark hot chocolate mix flavoured with a 14th century spice mix for Ypocras

(cinnamon, ginger, long pepper, cloves, grains of paradise, galingale, nutmeg, cardamom & marjoram)

We have taken a 14th century spice mix, used to make Ypocras - a spiced red wine - to create this fantastic and exotic spiced hot chocolate. The sense and depth of the flavours develops on the tongue to leave a sensation of warmth and floral spice. The drink Ypocras, also written as Hypocras is named after Hippocrates, and is mentioned by Chaucer in both the Knight's Tale and the Merchant's Tale.

Method

(makes about 12-20 small cups):

1. Shake the bag well if you are not using the entire pack. The ingredients will settle in the bag.
2. Put 1 tablespoon per person into a saucepan.
3. Add 100 ml of milk and 2 tsp sugar per person.
4. Slowly heat the saucepan over a medium heat, whisking continuously.
5. Serve when the liquid starts to simmer.

Ingredients

Chocolate 75% (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: SOYA Lecithin, Natural Vanilla), Cinnamon, Ginger, Long Pepper, Cloves, Grains of Paradise, Galingale, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Marjoram. (Chocolate min 70% Cocoa Solids) (Chocolate may contain traces of MILK)

Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD. 

Minimum ingredients weight: 225g