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"The chocolate-houses are his undoing." So Macheath, king of the underworld, is described by one of the characters in John Gay's 1728 hit play "The Beggar's Opera." Not gin. Not whiskey. Hot chocolate ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food + beverage and travel writer. National Hot Chocolate Day is on January 31st, and if you’re ...