Lviv-style hot chocolate: thick, fragrant and unhurried
How real hot chocolate differs from cocoa and how to make it at home.
A cocoa drink is made from powder, while hot chocolate is made from melted chocolate. That is why it is thicker, richer and holds warmth longer.
For a home version, chop the chocolate and melt it in hot but not boiling milk, stirring constantly. A pinch of cinnamon or vanilla brings out the aroma.
It is a drink to sip slowly: in the cold season it is not only a dessert but a reason to pause.
