Cocoa Beverage
A simple cocoa beverage made by boiling cocoa nibs and serving with milk and sugar. Soaking the cocoa nibs beforehand reduces boiling time.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Cracked Cocoa Nibs (Can substitute with cocoa powder, but the flavor will be different.)
- 6 cups Water (For boiling)
- 2 cups Milk (To serve)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (Or to taste)
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Instructions
- 1In a pot, combine the cracked cocoa nibs and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the cocoa solids.
- 4Serve hot with milk and sugar to taste.
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