How to Make Cacao with XOL: One Coin, Hot Water & a Frother
Updated: 7 days ago
Making a cup of XOL cacao is simple: heat some water below boiling, put a cacao coin in your cup, pour, and froth. That is all you need to get started. Here is our everyday method, plus a few easy ways to make it your own.
What you need
8–12 oz of water
A heat-safe mug with room for frothing
Start with 8 oz for a richer cup, or add more water for a lighter drink. Your favorite sweetener or spices are optional.
1. Heat the water below boiling
Warm your water until it is hot but not boiling. If it has already boiled, take it off the heat and let it cool a little before pouring.
2. Put one cacao coin in your cup
Place a Pure Love coin directly in your mug. The pre-portioned coins keep preparation easy: no chopping a block and no measuring powder.
3. Pour in the hot water
Pour the water over the coin and give it a moment to soften. Leave some space at the top of the mug so you can froth without splashing.
4. Froth until smooth
Place the frother whisk beneath the surface before switching it on. Blend until the cacao is fully melted and the drink looks smooth and lightly frothy. Switch the frother off before lifting it out. Your cacao is ready.
Make it your own
Taste your cacao as it is, then adjust it to suit you. For sweetness, add a little honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener. For warm spice, try cinnamon, a touch of vanilla, or a small pinch of cayenne. Add a little at a time, then froth again to combine.
Prefer a lighter cup? Add a splash more warm water. Want it richer? Start with less water next time. There is no need to make the process complicated.
A few simple tips
If a piece of the coin remains, let it soften a little longer in the hot water and froth again.
If the cacao settles while you sip, give it a quick stir or another brief froth.
Keep the whisk submerged to help avoid splashes.
One coin. Hot water. A quick froth.
That is the XOL way to make cacao at home. Pure Love comes in 1 lb bags with 30 cacao coins, ready for your next cup. Enjoy it plain or add the flavors you love.
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