Terms and conditions of use
Two mounted beakers
(1744-1745)
- Medium
- porcelain (soft-paste)
- Measurements
- 9.0 × 6.8 cm (each)
- Accession Number
- 2024.300.a-b
- Department
- International Decorative Arts
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Patricia Begg OAM Bequest, 2024 - Gallery location
- Not on display
- About this work
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Eighteenth-century hot chocolate was more bitter than today’s sweet drink, but still rich and pleasant-tasting. It was made by boiling combinations of cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, honey, chilli, rosewater, pepper, jasmine and ambergris in an equal mix of water and milk before leaving the concoction to infuse. The liquid was then strained and ground cocoa nibs were whisked into it until a froth was created on the top.