Step 1

Pour milk and cream into a medium saucepan situated over low heat. Stir in your sugar. Bring to a simmer. You should be able to see fine bubbles forming at the edges of the saucepan, but not in the middle of the milk. Remove from the heat.

Step 2

Add your chocolate chips to the warmed milk, stirring constantly until the chocolate has melted and is well combined.

Step 3

Stir in espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.

Step 4

Serve in two large mugs. Top with whipped creaming, if using.