How to Make Cocoa Much Tastier: A Sour-Bitter Additive That Has Conquered Many Drink Lovers

12.12.2024 03:30

Many people prefer to drink cocoa rather than coffee or tea.

And this is quite understandable: the drink has a rich and at the same time delicate taste.

The most interesting thing is that the aroma of the drink can be made even brighter.

Commonly used additives include cinnamon and nutmeg.

But why not experiment and add lemon zest to your cocoa?

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Oddly enough, it will turn out very tasty, emphasizes the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova.

How to make cocoa with lemon

Take a saucepan, pour half a liter of milk into it and place the pan on the switched-on burner.

When the white liquid becomes hot, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon and the required amount of sugar.

At this stage of preparation, you need to use a secret additive - lemon zest. Use a "strip" that is about four centimeters long.

Bring the contents of the container to a boil again.

Remove the saucepan from the stove and cover the dish with a lid: let the prepared drink steep.

After a few minutes, remove the zest and pour the cocoa into cups, mugs or glasses.

The drink will delight you with its bright aroma and the presence of a pleasant sour-bitter taste note.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti