Real Hot Chocolate with Coconut And Spices

I think this must be the BEST hot chocolate i have ever had. It is a little more work that just throwing some milk on a powder and nuking it but oh Lordy is it worth it!

As i don't drink cows milk i wanted an alternative that was still rich and creamy. Coconut milk is the perfect thing and as we all know chocolate and coconut are a match made in island-style heaven.

Chocolate originated in South America where they consumed it with spices and chili and it's just so good with these added flavours. Really you could use any you like - star anise, lavender, rose, orange but here I've used some of my favourites. 

Ingredients

• 4 Pieces dark chocolate. I used a 72% organic variety.
• 1/2 Cup coconut milk
• 1 Cup Almond milk (you can use rice or soy also)
• 1 Tsp Sachwan pepper
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Tsp Nutmeg
• 2 Tbs Honey (or agave nectar for vegan)

Method

1. Melt chocolate on a double burner
2. Add all other ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until mixed
3. Transfer to the pot underneath (discarding the water that was in it)
4. Heat for a few minutes on a low heat until hot but not boiling, just steaming is fine.
5. Strain and drink! Yummmmm-o!