1685 Hot Chocolate Mix

Dark hot chocolate mix flavoured with a 17th century Spanish spice mix

(Chilli, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Anise, Cloves & Vanilla)

A 17th century style rich hot chocolate mix, spiced with chilli and orange. Made with the finest chocolate (70% cocoa solids).This hot chocolate recipe is based upon Antonio de Ledesma’s 1685 medicinal recipe for chocolate. Newly arrived from Central America, chocolate was only consumed as a drink, and this is one of the earliest European recipes. The chilli is still used, combined with the flavour of orange flower.

Method

(makes 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 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), Sugar, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Cloves, Anise seed, Cayenne Pepper. (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