noun
Refers to the hot drink made from chocolate and milk or water. Common in cafes and during winter.
寒い日にはホットチョコレートが飲みたくなる。
On cold days, I feel like drinking hot chocolate.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes seen in menus or packaging.
Often used interchangeably, but ココア can refer to the powder or a simpler cocoa drink, while ホットチョコレート implies a richer, chocolate-based drink.
Loanword from English 'hot chocolate'.