Drought and extreme weather in West Africa, where most of the world’s cocoa is grown, have severely limited harvests for several years. The market for gourmet chocolate has been more resilient t ...

Whether it's a classic hot cocoa made with milk and cocoa powder, or a gourmet version ... European “hot chocolate bar” was opened in the 1650s and became a popular drink among the wealthy.

When the going gets cold, the cold get hot chocolate. Whether it’s true hot chocolate — solid chocolate melted into milk or cream — or hot cocoa ... at The Gourmet Whaler in Cold Spring ...

Who doesn’t love the comforting warmth of a cocoa drink on a chilly evening? Beyond its rich, velvety flavour and nostalgic charm, cocoa is gaining recognition as a powerhouse of health benefits.