hot cocoa

Warm winter mug

Hot cocoa is a warm beverage made by mixing cocoa powder with hot water or milk, typically sweetened.

It's the everyday version of hot chocolate, though the terms are often used interchangeably.

Hot cocoa suggests comfort and cold-weather indulgence: The kids came in from sledding and warmed up with hot cocoa.

beverage

mug

Handled cup for beverages

whipped cream · marshmallows · cinnamon · vanilla · brew · aroma · cup · spoon · thermos · packet

winter

fireplace

Indoor structure for burning

frost · chill · skiing · sledding · fireside · holiday · Christmas · après-ski · cold weather · cabin

sweetness

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

vanilla · honey · syrup · peppermint · candy cane · mocha · dulce de leche · sweetened · flavored · spiced

comfort

soothing

Reducing distress or discomfort

nostalgic · childhood · relaxation · homey · warming · comforting · treat · indulgence · after-school · bedtime

chocolate

cacao

Tropical pod-bearing tree

melted · Ghirardelli · Godiva · nibs · roasted · decadent · indulgent

Categories
Opposites
temperature

hot cocoachocolate milkshake

Blended cocoa dairy beverage

frozen hot chocolate · iced coffee · ice water · cold brew · chocolate ice cream

comfort/indulgence vs. plainness

hot cocoaplain water

Unadorned drinking liquid

ice water · unsweetened tea · black coffee · sparkling water · diet soda

beverage type

hot cocoacoffee

Brewed bean beverage

tea · black coffee · green tea · herbal tea · espresso

Family

hot, chocolate, cocoa, coco, hot chocolate, cocoas

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G