“Hot Chocolate Day” – this title itself is enough to entice you with a feeling of warmth and excitement. There is no chocolate beverage that can make you sense akin to the silky, thick, and toasty texture that hot chocolate does.
You are in the mood of reading your favourite novel or doing nothing and enjoying just that snowfall, hot chocolate is only going to add to your mood.
You are listening to the soothing music of rain or talking to yourself in the quietness, it is the best companion that you can have.
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Date of Hot Chocolate Day Observance
31st of January.
History of Hot Chocolate Day
The Ancient Recipe of Hot Chocolate
It would be tough to digest the recipe for you that included chilli peppers in the hot chocolate but it was so during 500 BC —the era of Ancient Mayans.
They used to mix the crushed cocoa seeds and chilli peppers in water for preparing their version of hot chocolate.
Became Favourite of Explorers
It was during the 500s when the chocolate turned into the favourite option to carry while wandering.
One such example was Cortez, an explorer who carried the hot chocolate making tools and cocoa beans for preparing it during his journey to Europe.
Chocolate Teamed Up with the Milk
In 1876, a new recipe got introduced in which chocolate was combined with the powdered milk. Swiss Chocolatier Daniel Peter was the first one who prepared such milk chocolate.
Powdered Hot Chocolate
In 1961, Swiss Miss was the one who brought the trend of powdered hot chocolate by selling it for the first time. Being the first manufacturer, Swiss Miss is accredited to bring the mixture in which you didn’t need the milk and the powder could be mixed directly into the water.
Hot Chocolate Day Celebration: How to Observe?
Experience the Chocolatey Glory
The most authentic and simplest way to celebrate Hot Chocolate Day is enjoying this wonder beverage yourself. You choose a local coffee shop, your home, or a restaurant, What’s important is I am – having a sip of it.
Honour It by Making It
You can also try one of the below two options:
- Beat the whipped cream with sugar and make the most of it on Hot Chocolate Day.
- Prepare the marshmallows by combining the vanilla, gelatin, corn syrup, and sugar.
- There is one more easy option which is finding out a new recipe and giving it a try to explore your culinary skills.
- You make it whatever way, just do not miss the opportunity of sweetening up your day.
Arrange a Winter Sip of Hot Chocolate
Surely, hot chocolate is one of the easiest options to play with the recipe and giving it your own colour. Be one of those who made themselves cosy for experiment with the hot chocolate and came up with a new hot chocolate concoction.
You can take the hint from the below recipes:
- White hot chocolate
- Mexican hot chocolate
- Gingerbread hot chocolate
- Creme de menthe hot chocolate
Or you can also give a try to any of the above options for exploring the quirky flavours of the hot chocolate for your guests.
You give a hand to something existing or the new one, if your recipe has got the hot chocolate, it is all that you need to make it a sweet sensation.
Why is Hot Chocolate Day Celebrated?
It’s a Mood Lifter
The chemical compounds of hot chocolate make your brain release serotonin and endorphins which are responsible for eliciting happy feelings of calmness. Being a healing drink, it commands the neurotransmitters to trigger your worry-free nerves. It works wonders in reducing stress, anxiety, and pain.
Hot Chocolate Obsession is Healthy
We often hear that obsessions are not good for the health, but it is not the same in the case of a cup of hot chocolate.
It is not just a cup of happiness but also a cup of nutrients. It contains many health-boosters such as antioxidants, minerals, biochemical compounds, and vitamins.
On top of that, it also boosts microcirculation in the skin.
It’s Just Perfect
If you are searching for a winter drink, hot chocolate is never going to disappoint you. It not only gives warmth to your body or mind but also gives a luxurious feeling.
Even if you are feeling low in energy, a cup of hot chocolate is the best one-stop instant solution.
If you have got some trouble in dealing with the situation or facing the winter blues, just give it a try and see how it heals and helps.
