Abuelita facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé |
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| Introduced | 1939 |
| Markets | Mexico |
| Previous owners | La Azteca |
Abuelita is a popular Mexican hot chocolate brand. It is also known as chocolate para mesa, which means "table chocolate." The Nestlé company owns Abuelita. This delicious chocolate was first made in Mexico in 1939. It was created by a company called Fábrica de Chocolates La Azteca. The name "Abuelita" is a loving Spanish word for "grandma" or "granny." Since 1973, a famous Mexican actress named Sara García has been the face of the brand. Today, you can find Abuelita as chocolate tablets, syrup, or individual packets of powdered mix.
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What is Abuelita Hot Chocolate?
Abuelita hot chocolate has a special taste and look. It has been a favorite in Mexico since 1939. The main ingredients include sugar, chocolate, and a flavor that tastes like cinnamon. It also contains soy lecithin and vegetable oils.
How to Make Abuelita Hot Chocolate
Making Abuelita hot chocolate is simple and fun. First, you need to heat milk in a saucepan until it boils. Do not use water for this drink. Next, add a tablet of the chocolate to the hot milk. Stir the mixture constantly as the chocolate melts.
You can use a whisk or a special wooden stirring tool called a molinillo. A molinillo is a traditional whisk-like tool from Meso America. Keep stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the drink becomes bubbly or creamy. This hot drink is usually served warm. Sometimes, people chill it to mix with other beverages.
Special Occasions for Abuelita
Abuelita hot chocolate is often made for important celebrations. It is a traditional drink for Day of the Dead and Las Posadas. Day of the Dead is a holiday where people remember family and friends who have passed away. Las Posadas is a celebration during the Christmas season.
See Also
- Champurrado, another type of Mexican hot chocolate
- List of chocolate drinks
- Ibarra (chocolate)
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