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Delicious Hot Chocolate Varieties From Around The World To Try This Winter

As winter casts its chilly spell, there's nothing quite as comforting as a warm cup of hot chocolate. From rich and creamy to spiced and adventurous, here are some hot chocolate varieties from around the world that you should try this winter

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Creamy, decadent, velvety, heartwarming—there are adjectives galore to describe the wonder of hot chocolate. The perfect beverage to curl up with in winter, this oozy goodness comes in different forms, and each country’s recipe showcases the region’s culinary history. Here are the best of them.

French Hot Chocolate

French Hot Chocolate
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The French have a knack for decadent desserts, so you can be assured of a mouth-watering hot chocolate when it comes to that. Known as Chocolat Chaud, the perfect hot chocolate recipe in this European country requires the highest quality chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, combined with whole milk and cream, resulting in a thick, luscious liquid. Best savoured with a spoon, the consistency is rich, creamy, and only slightly bitter—nothing a little sugar can’t fix.