Combine chocolate sugar espresso granules cinnamon salt orange zest and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.
Stir in milk and almond extract; reheat but do not boil. Remove sauce pan from stove; whisk hot chocolate until foamy.