Homemade

It's always hard to compete with homemade hot chocolate, and I can often manage to make better drinks at home than I can buy outside. However, this requires the range, time, energy and attention. Sometimes I'd rather just spend some money to get some chocolate, so I do.

When making HoCho at home I often blend chocolates, try to use milk instead of water, and add some spices. I enjoy sprinkling in combinations of:

• cinnamon
• clove
• nutmeg
• allspice
• cayenne
• black pepper
• vanilla

Some spices I've tasted elsewhere or want to try out soon:

• bay leaf
• cardamom
  
• chili powders

I know there were more additions I was contemplating, but they escape me. What would you like to try in your next cup of warm beverage?