Villa Real Hot Chocolate with Vanilla

A small producer in Oaxaca's historic village of Zaachila, La Villa Real emphasizes authentic, high-quality local ingredients and stays true to tradition for its authentic Mexican hot chocolate. The company uses only a few raw ingredients, yet the beverage has a wonderful depth and warmth, as well as a complex flavor: creamy, nutty and perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet. The addition of ground almonds makes for a silkier, buttery mouthfeel, especially if you whisk the milk constantly while heating it; this allows the nutty aroma of the almonds to permeate the drink for a richer sensation and fullness of flavor. The vanilla's pronounced aroma—paired with a greater percentage of cocoa—produces a comforting, familiar flavor profile that reminds us of high-quality milk chocolate. And cinnamon, a defining feature of Mexican hot chocolate, is an ideal complement for cacao's bitter undertones, as its spicy aroma brightens hot chocolate while its floral accents match those in the drink.

• Net Weight: 250 grams
• Includes: 5 discs
• Ingredients: Cocoa butter, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar
• Place of Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico