2 cups milk
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 (2 x 1-inch) orange peel strips (orange part only)
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Increase heat and bring just to boil, stirring often. Remove from heat and whisk until frothy. Return to heat and bring just to a boil again. Repeat heating and whisking once again.
Discard orange peel. Pour hot chocolate into mugs.
makes 2 servings.