February marks winter’s coldest period. While you may be yearning for warmer temperatures, there is at least one winter treat to perk up these final frosty days: hot chocolate. Here’s a short list of eateries and coffee shops that make hot chocolate and other chocolate beverages to keep you warm until the first day of spring.
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Java Brewing Company’s mocha latte could be nicknamed Mocha-a-go-go. Available in three sizes, depending on your chocolate craving, the espresso-based drink is infused with chocolate to satisfy hankerings for caffeine and sweets. | The decadent, dessert-like hot chocolate at Blue Dog Bakery and Cafe will help wake up even the most morning-resistant. A gourmet chocolate sauce is steamed with a mixture of equal parts half-and-half and milk, poured in a vanilla-syrup-lined mug and topped with whipped cream and a dash of ground cocoa. |
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| The 16-ounce mug of hot chocolate at Lynn’s Paradise Cafe is reminiscent of the all-ages hot toddy mom used to mix up. Piping-hot steamed milk with undertones of chocolate syrup flavor, this version is more low-key and could be called “comfort in a cup.” | Caffe Classico brews up well-balanced flavors in both its mocha latte and hot chocolate. Using Julius Meinl espresso and Hershey’s syrup, the resulting latte is a flavor-burst of full-bodied espresso laced with bittersweet chocolate and topped with a generous amount of whipped cream. It’s served with a ginger cookie that’s perfect for dipping. |
