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Chocolate de Batirol

  • March 22, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by manlalakbay from davao, Philippines
Chocolate de Batirol

When I'm in Baguio, I have to have my "Chocolate de Batirol." A trip is never complete without it.

The Batirol is actually the clay ewer where the chocolate is cooked. It goes with a wooden whisk used to stir the drink. Stirring is done by rolling the handle between the palms to ensure the emulsification of the oils in the drink.

Late afternoon is the perfect time to have the drink, when Baguio temperature is considerably lower. The hot choca can definitely soothe you inside and out. As you hold the cup, your hands get warmed. Each sip would go down your throat and ward off the coming cold.

Innovation as key as they have begun to serve flavored Batirol by adding flavored liquer. You can have hazelnut, macadamia, almond and other nutty flavor. But I'd like to keep mine original, please!

Each cup costs P70 ($1.25), while the flavored ones are P80 ($1.35). You can also take home a jar of uncooked chocolate for P350 ($6), with a free wooden whisk to help you cook your drink. This jar could probably last you months.

When in Baguio, do, do, do have that Batirol because a City of Pines experience is never complete without it!

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