Description

Dark hot chocolate mix flavoured with a 14th century spice mix for Ypocras

(cinnamon, ginger, long pepper, cloves, grains of paradise, galingale, nutmeg, cardamom & marjoram)

We have taken a 14th century spice mix, used to make Ypocras – a spiced red wine – to create this fantastic and exotic spiced hot chocolate. The sense and depth of the flavours develops on the tongue to leave a sensation of warmth and floral spice. The drink Ypocras, also written as Hypocras is named after Hippocrates, and is mentioned by Chaucer in both the Knight s Tale and the Merchant s Tale.

Method

(makes about 12-20 small cups):

1. Shake the bag well if you are not using the entire pack. The ingredients will settle in the bag.
3. Put 1 tablespoon per person into a saucepan.
5. Add 100 ml of milk and 2 tsp sugar per person.
7. Slowly heat the saucepan over a medium heat, whisking continuously.
9. Serve when the liquid starts to simmer.

10. Ingredients

    Chocolate 75% (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: SOYA Lecithin, Natural Vanilla), Cinnamon, Ginger, Long Pepper, Cloves, Grains of Paradise, Galingale, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Marjoram. (Chocolate min 70% Cocoa Solids) (Chocolate may contain traces of MILK)

    Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD. 

    Minimum ingredients weight: 225g