In Oaxaca, Mexico, and other Central and South American regions, chocolate has historically been enjoyed as a beverage. Cacao is ground into a paste, mixed with water and spices, and served hot.

Enjoy our Mexican-style hot chocolate in a nice big taza... the Spanish word for "cup"!

Taza Hot Chocolate Recipe

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 cup milk, soy milk, almond milk, or water

1 package/disc Taza Chocolate Discs (any flavor)

Salt to taste

To Prepare:

1. Roughly chop or grate one disc of any flavor of our Taza Chocolate Discs and set aside.

2. Heat one cup of milk or water in a small saucepan over medium heat to just below a simmer.

3. Remove the milk from heat and add a pinch of salt.

4. Slowly mix in the chocolate, stirring frequently until dissolved.

5. When the chocolate is dissolved, return the mixture to the stove and re-warm over low heat.

6. While the chocolate is warming, use a whisk or molinillo to froth the chocolate.

7. When the chocolate is hot and frothy, remove from heat and serve immediately.

 TRY THIS RECIPE WITH THE MEXICAN STYLE CHOCOLATE CLASSIC COLLECTION:

6 bold flavors of our satisfyingly gritty 2.7oz Chocolate Discs: Cinnamon, Vanilla, Guajillo Chili, Salted Almond, Cacao Puro, and Coffee.

FOR EVEN MORE FLAVOR OPTIONS TRY THE MEXICAN-STYLE CHOCOLATE SAMPLER:

Includes 8 x 1.35 oz Chocolate Discs: 70% Cacao Puro, Cinnamon, Coffee, Guajillo Chili, Salted Almond, 70% Sea Salt,  85% Super Dark, and Vanilla.