- Why didn't the chocolate melt?
- The milk wasn't hot enough, or the pieces were too large. Chop the chocolate finely before adding it to the milk.
Honey Dark Chocolate Latte
Essentially a Mocha variation where honey replaces sugar. The floral notes of honey add complexity to the chocolate. The key is a homogeneous base: the thick chocolate and honey must fully dissolve in the hot liquid before adding milk foam.
Ingredients
2
oz
Espresso
3/4
cup
Milk
1
tbsp
Honey
1
oz
Dark Chocolate
2
tbsp
Whipped Cream
1
tsp
Chocolate Shavings
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Equipment Needed
- Espresso Machine
- Milk Frother
- Grater
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Heat the milk until hot, then add the broken chocolate and honey.
Tip: Stir continuously until you get a smooth, brown 'cocoa'.
2
✓
Brew the espresso into a cup.
Tip: Freshly brewed coffee is the best base.
3
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Pour the chocolate milk over the coffee.
Tip: The goal is to blend the flavors, not layer them.
4
✓
Garnish with whipped cream and shavings.
Tip: The fat in the whipped cream softens the bitterness of the dark chocolate and coffee.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Espresso
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 oz Dark Chocolate
- 2 tbsp Whipped Cream
- 1 tsp Chocolate Shavings