1.Combine the cocoa with sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.

2.Blend in the boiling water and bring the mixture to an easy boil while stirring.

3.Simmer and stir the mix for 2 minutes, don't let it scorch.

4.Stir in the 3 1/2 cups of milk.

5.Heat until very hot, but do not boil.

6.Remove from heat and add the vanilla then divide between 4 mugs.

7.Add the cream to the mugs to cool it into a drinking temperature.