Batangas Tablea Tsokolate

Description

The province of Batangas produces one of the best cacaos in the Philippines due to its suitable cool climate. The cacao tree is normally grown under the shades of other trees, usually the taller coconut trees. It can grow as tall as 40 feet and has fruits that are more than a foot long. The color of the fruit is brownish yellow to purple and contains plenty of cacao seeds. These seeds are the cacao beans and are processed to become tablea tsokolate.

Instruction in preparing the Tablea Tsokolate

• 1 cup water (milk if you want it thicker)
• 3-4 balls Tablea tsokolate
• Boil water.
• Crush the tablea balls. Put crushed tablea balls in boiling water (or milk) & mix.
• Rice Krispies can be added for texture.
• Drink while hot.