How to Create the Perfect Drinking Chocolate

 

You’ve been getting in touch to asked for top tips to craft the ultimate drinking chocolate. With a chill in the air, it’s easy to see why curling up with a mug of hot chocolate seems like an irresistible treat.

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Method

• Step 1Melt the chocolate buttons with close to, but not fully, boiling water for 30 seconds - don't stir!
• Step 2Drain the excess water
• Step 3Stir the buttons in a heated mug (you can do this by rinsing your your mug with hot water)
• Step 4Mix with 1/4 of your milk steamed to 60-65C
• Step 5Top up your cup with the rest of the milk and create your design
• Step 6Enjoy!

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What about toppings?

For some people, they key to creating a ‘premium’ hot chocolate is the toppings – whipped cream, marshmallows and sugary syrups. We tend to disagree. Toppings can be great fun, but when it comes to making a truly great drinking chocolate, less really is more. After all, when you add lots of synthetic toppings to a low quality drinking chocolate, all you are really doing is masking the flavour of the drink itself.

We believe that the only two ingredients you need to make a truly exceptional drinking chocolate are top quality craft chocolate and hot milk (or water!).

An alternative option (and great gift) to make drinking chocolate

If you want to make some of the best drinking chocolate you’ve ever had in the comfort of your home, and with a bit less hassle, we’ve got the perfect solution for you!

We’ve tried and tested a number of hot chocolate machines, and the milk frother by Dualit came out on top – so if you’re looking for a velvety drinking chocolate with a lovely, smooth foam (and without a huge price hike for a brand name) you’ve come to the right place. Each of our Drinking Chocolate sets comes with a Dualit milk frother, buttons, or cocoa powder – or both!

Our Selection of drinking chocolates, powders and teas

We’ve got a great selection of incredible ethical hot chocolate, from a range of makers all over the globe. Dive into the world of craft drinking chocolate, and shop our selection here.