Ingredients:

  • 475ml Whole Milk
  • 15g Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 25g Granulated sugar
  • 55g semi-sweet dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Place 15g cocoa powder, 25g sugar, and a pinch of salt in the saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the milk.
  2. Stir the paste until no dry lumps remain and it looks like glossy syrup.
  3. Gradually pour in the rest of the 475ml milk while whisking constantly.
  4. Turn the burner to medium low and stir until the liquid is steaming but not bubbling.
  5. Whisk in the chopped chocolate and 0.5 tsp vanilla extract.
  6. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute until the chocolate is fully dissolved and the top is frothy.
  7. Aim for 75°C (167°F) until the aroma is heady and intense.
  8. Pour into two pre warmed mugs to retain the heat.