I absolutely love chocolate, in all of its forms, so I was immediately sold on the OG Hotel Chocolate velvetiser (£99.99, Hotelchocolat.com) when it launched in 2018. No more awkwardly standing over a simmering pan, or sipping on scorching, underwhelming microwaved drinks. This milk frother machine delivered barista grade hot chocolate in no time at all.
Taking hot cocoa to new heights, the brand didn’t stop there. It launched an impressive line-up of flavours, from vegan blends to limited-edition seasonal offerings such as pumpkin spice and apple pie, alongside a rich 70 per cent dark chocolate and indulgent options like salted caramel and clementine – still a personal favourite. It felt like the velvetiser had reached peak perfection.
