Italian Mocha

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A strong, delicious mocha flavor. You can't buy mocha this delicious! Due to the amounts of sugars and stimulants in this drink, I do not recommend it for children.

Ease: super quick Type: dessert drink Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 mugs

Cook's notes

The best cocoa powder I have ever had is made by Frontier. (KSA certified kosher.) Be sure to get the non-alkalized cocoa which is, unfortunately, not organic. You can buy it directly from Frontier or save money by special ordering 1 lb. bags from Whole Foods.

Ingredients

1/2 c non-alkalized (not Dutch) cocoa powder
1/4 c + 1T honey
2 c boiling hot, strong, espresso or coffee (decaf or caffeinated.)
1/4 t vanilla
Sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg (optional)

Steps

• Divide the honey and the cocoa evenly between two mugs, (2 1/2 T honey and 1/4 c cocoa in each mug.)
• Pour boiling hot espresso or coffee into each mug and stir vigorously until well mixed.
• Stir in vanilla and serve hot with sprinkles of cinnamon and/or nutmeg.

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