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• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

1 Take a mug. Traditionally, cocoa is drunk from a mug, but any cup will work if you have nothing else. You need to know the capacity of the mug. Basically it is 300 ml, but some are more or less (for example, 240 ml each).

2 Place a tablespoon of sugar in a mug.

3 Measure out one round teaspoon of cocoa powder and add it to the mug. You can add more, but it's best to start with one the first time.

4 Add two teaspoons of water. The next step is what chemistry calls pigment wetting. Stir the sugar, water, and cocoa until completely dissolved. You can tell by the surface. If it reflects, then the cocoa has stirred. If not, stir more thoroughly and possibly add a few more drops of water.

5 Pour in about 16 ml of milk and swirl to mix completely with the cocoa paste. Fill the rest of the mug with milk, leaving about 2 cm from the rim. The mixture will increase by about 5% when heated, so do not overfill.

6 Place the mug in the microwave. Heat a mug with a volume of 240 ml at maximum power for 1 min 45 sec. A mug of 300 ml - 2 min 10 sec. For best results, use a double boiler to steam the milk over the stovetop.

7 Keep an eye on your cup for the last 20 minutes. For some reason, cocoa tends to foam. This usually does not happen, but just in case it is worth watching. If this happens, open the door and stir. Then remove the spoon, close the door and finish heating.

8 Enjoy!

Tips

• Add marshmallows, whipped cream, and some grated chocolate. If you have added too much cocoa powder, add more milk.
• If desired, you can also add a generous dose of whipped cream.
• Try mixing in mint extract for a winter flavor.
• Put the marshmallow if you like it. If you consider yourself a strict vegetarian, then buy vegan marshmallows at your health food store.
• You can save a little time by heating the milk (or water) while making the cocoa paste. The least likely to overboil plain milk is to put it in the microwave. The powder dissolves much more easily in hot milk.
• Most of the antioxidants found in chocolate actually come from cocoa, so enjoy it without a doubt.
• Try pouring coffee instead of milk. And if you're really brave, add cinnamon and cayenne pepper for Mayan Hot Chocolate!
• Vegetarians and vegans can replace regular milk with soy, rice, oatmeal, or other milk. Vanilla soy milk will add a pleasant flavor if it is of good quality.
• If desired, you can sprinkle cinnamon or an extra layer of cocoa powder on top.
• Do not add sugar if you like the strong bitter taste of cocoa. He, of course, is not for everybody, but it will be really good if you get used to it.
• You can add even more cocoa to your taste.
• If you are making hot chocolate using a kettle instead of a microwave, then be aware that some people prefer to pour hot water directly into the cocoa powder and then add milk; this helps to get rid of the "burnt" milk smell. This is a personal choice, you may not even notice the difference. Stir well, whether you are using milk or water.

Warnings

• If you are lactose intolerant, use soy milk or lactose-free milk.
• Remove the spoon before placing the cup in the microwave.
• Make sure the mug is microwave immune.
• Be careful when pouring boiling water.
• Do not overheat the mixture. Also watch out for the cocoa in the last 20 seconds of preheating (see above).
• Be careful when taking the first sip of the mug as it can be hot.

What do you need

• Mugs
• A spoon
• Tea spoon
• Microwave
• Tablespoon