You might think the two terms, hot chocolate and hot cocoa, are synonymous, but they actually have different ingredients, leading to very different experiences.

The phytonutrient flavanols, found in cocoa beans, have shown multiple health benefits including improved heart health, reduced inflammation, and heightened cognitive abilities. Although chocolate ...

In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the mass production of cocoa powder. Today, over 4.5 million tons of cocoa are consumed around the world every year. Cocoa powder is made from ...