The present invention provides a method for producing a chocolate drink
having a smooth texture in the mouth without graininess, a refreshing
aftertaste and also an excellent and rich flavor. More specifically, the
present invention provides a method for producing a chocolate drink,
which comprises the step of extracting cacao nibs with water and the step
of removing insoluble solids from the extract, wherein the liquid
temperature in both steps is set at a temperature higher than the melting
point of cacao fat/oil. Thus, the present invention enables the provision
of cacao fat/oil-rich chocolate drinks, in which the formation of
precipitates is inhibited and no solidification of cacao fat/oil occurs
during storage. The chocolate drinks have a smooth texture in the mouth
without graininess, a refreshing aftertaste, and also an excellent
flavor.