Whether you’re the type of person who can’t function without a cup of coffee in the morning, or an English Breakfast obsessive who doesn’t do the AM without a proper brew, all such popular hot drinks go out the window come Christmas day. This is because the only suitable piping hot beverage to be enjoyed while opening presents is a silky-smooth mug of luxurious hot cocoa.
Bringing barista-grade hot chocolate to your home since 2018, the Velvetiser has become a cult classic and a Christmas staple far and wide. No more dreaming of sipping Belgian hot chocolate in a cabin up in the mountains, or desperately searching for cheap Eurostar tickets to Paris to visit Les Deux Magots (although, this Black Friday there are some great deals).
This wonderful machine perfectly combines milk and chocolate together at the push of a button, producing an almost mousse-like gift from the heavens.
Don’t be fooled, there’s more to hot chocolate than meets the eye. Thanks to Hotel Chocolat, you’ll never get bored of this magic device for you can purchase the hot chocolate powder in a whole range of different flavours. Think Salted Caramel, Chocolate Orange, Mint Chocolate, Ginger and so much more.
Say goodbye to the stodgy, dry and powdery textures of time gone by, and hello to a whole new world of chocolatey goodness. You can also use it to make cold brews during the summer thanks to the addition of Caffè Latte Sachets.
If you’re shopping with Hotel Chocolat direct, you can use the code ‘HOHOHO24’ to save 15 per cent when you spend £35.
However, there are a variety of alternative stockists that are offering fabulous deals on the real pièce de résistance: the Velvetiser.
Best deals on the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser
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Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Starter Kit
Capable of producing silky smooth hot chocolate in just a few minutes, Hotel Chocolat’s magical Velvetiser has been designed to serve hot chocolates at 68 - 70°C, which is the melting point for cacao butter. The result is a sumptuous, barista-quality, chocolatey brew.
But did you know that the cult favourite, winter hot choc maker can also be used to make cold brews? Us neither. Made by Dualit, Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser comes in at just shy of £100 for the machine alone. The device comes in three colours; rose gold is the chicest, and white is the most festive. The machine also comes with a wide whisk, a kettle-like power base and a spouted jug with a handle, plus two white ceramic cups in which to pour your velvety elixir.
To use, simply plug in the base to a socket and fill with regular milk or plant-based milk to the measurement etched inside the pot. The next step is what sets this recipe apart from your classic hot chocolate. Rather than using one of the many hot chocolate sachets on offer, pick up a dedicated Caffè Latte Sachet, or even a Chocolate Latte Sachet, and watch as your silky smooth and perfectly sweet latte falls into your tall cup of choice, crackling wonderfully over fresh ice.
This Black Friday, you can snag a discounted starter kit which comes with two ceramic cups and 10 Hotel Chocolat Hot Chocolate sachets for under £100.
Was: £114
Buy now £93.99, Hotel Chocolat
Hotel Chocolat The Chocolate Wreath Box
Unsure what to give them this year? Opt for Hotel Chocolat’s chocolate wreath which features a flavour or two for all. From Caramel Espresso Martini to Burnt Caramel Praline, Cinnamon Bun and more, there are over 18 choc-tastic options to feast upon when the sugar cravings come knocking.
Use the code ‘HOHOHO24’ to save 15 per cent when you spend £35.
Buy now £49.95, Hotel Chocolat
Hotel Chocolat The Dark Cabinet
Got a chocoholic on your hands? For something more special than the corner shop regulars, head for Hotel Chocolat where you can find this Dark Cabinet loaded with smooth, rich, sweet treats. There are two trays of the brand’s finest chocolate to eat, with gourmet options like chilli-spiked truffles and blackcurrant rich bombes. One to hand over once the wedding diet is safely out of the way.
Use the code ‘HOHOHO24’ to save 15 per cent when you spend £35.
Buy now £80.00, Hotel Chocolat
