Spiced hot chocolate

Photo: Karl Hogarth

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon good quality drinking chocolate (or finely chopped chocolate)
• 1 cup of milk
• Vanilla bean paste or similar
• Pinch of  chili powder
• Pinch of cinnamon powder
• Orange

Method

• In a small saucepan heat the milk and spices to near boiling (approx 85 degrees).
• Remove from heat and add the chocolate, leave for 30 secs to allow the chocolate to melt
• Whisk vigorously
• Return to heat but do not let it boil, continue to whisk until the drink has regained its heat
• Pour in to pre warmed espresso cups
• Grate a little orange rind to garnish
• Enjoy!