Yes, you can use any type of milk substitute in the Velvetiser. I only tested it with semi-skimmed milk, so can't comment on the taste or results with plant-based milk, but many shoppers report its excellent results with all dairy substitutes. Add a beep. Get distracted by your child or your phone and you'll not realise the Velvetiser has finished its work. A simple beep or other audible indication that it has finished would be a great addition. I was too busy taking photographs I didn't notice the machine had stopped, signified only by the LED light turning off and the paddle stopping spinning. Launched in 2018, Hotel Chocolat's Velvetiser is available in Copper (what I received), Charcoal and White and the brand is imminently launching a Stellar White hue.

Velvetiser, Hot Chocolate Maker Complete S Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, Hot Chocolate Maker Complete S

However, this collection is also ideal if you have a hot chocolate-loving family in the house because there will be something to suit everyone’s tastes. Four of the dark flavours are even suitable for vegans, so if you have any dairy-free chocolate fans in the family, they’ll get to enjoy a steaming cup of hot chocolate alongside everyone else. A new tradition that’s guaranteed put a smile on everyone’s face.

If you enjoy hot chocolate in a high street franchise you’ll love Hotel Chocolat milky flakes. But it’s also very versatile. Is it a perfect creation? Not quite yet, but it's very close. It's an excellent first attempt by Hotel Chocolat. It does one job and one job truly well. If its intention is to encourage more people to consume high quality hot chocolate as they would tea or coffee, then it has succeeded as I am told these are selling like crazy. Velvetiser is mains-powered (it sits on a mains-powered base much like most electric kettles nowadays) and has a 13A UK plug. It is 420–500W and 220–240V, 50Hz. It also comes with 1 year full parts and labour guarantee through Hotel Chocolat.

Chocolat Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Sachets, 350g Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Sachets, 350g

In this collection, you’ll find all you need to treat the salted caramel lover in your life. Have a browse — you might even get tempted yourself. If you adore a touch of coffee with your chocolate, you might be interested in our Salted Espresso Martini Chocolate Selector. Or if you’re a fan of darker tones, you’ll fall head over heels in love with our Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Selector. The sweet, buttery, slightly nutty flavour of caramel works perfectly with rich, complex cocoa tones. Salted caramel and chocolate is a match made in heaven that’s here to stay. Plus, when you add a dash of salt into the mix, the result is an iconic trio of different yet complementary flavours.Milk chocolate contains minimum 40% cocoa solids, minimum 20% milk solids. White chocolate contains minimum 36% cocoa butter, minimum 27% milk solids. Dark chocolate contains minimum 96% cocoa solids. While you can’t increase the temperature the Velvetiser reaches, you can increase the temperature of your drink very easily by pre-warming your cup. Fill with hot water while the Velvetiser is making your drink, empty when your hot chocolate is ready and transfer the warm drink into your hot cup.

Salted Caramel Chocolate | Delicious Gifts | Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Chocolate | Delicious Gifts | Hotel Chocolat

Here’s where you can get your very own Velvetiser machine. At the time of writing this article, it was possible to sign up to their vip.me service and receive a 15% off discount code plus other benefits. Hopefully this should soften the blow of the hefty price tag a little! Hotel Chocolat believes I should join the 21st Century and enjoy a hot chocolate made with minimum effort on my part. To that end, boffins at Hotel Chocolat and Velvetiser manufacturer, Duallit, figured out what made the perfect cup of hot chocolate, and developed the Velvetiser. Lift off the electric base and pour into your favourite cup and voila, barista-style hot chocolate in a flash. That being said, I would advise you to always use real shavings you’ve made from actual chocolate bars. You get a far better drink, and they are so easy to make. Do I need a Velvetiser to make hot chocolate?

How to make creamy hot chocolate with the Velvetiser

This 50% milk chocolate is the classic flavour. And, at first glance, it can probably seem a bit of a boring choice for me to include in the top five best Velvetiser chocolate flakes flavours. But bare with me. It was love at first sight when I saw the shiny silhouette of the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser and my love for it only grew after sampling its sumptuous, rich, even hot chocolate. Two single-serve hot chocolate sachets (we suggest our Milky 50% for mellow cacao notes or a Classic 70% Dark variety for a deeper flavour) Orange is always a popular flavour with hot chocolate lovers and Hotel Chocolat’s Supermilk version is truly wonderful. Chocolate and orange is a classic combination and there can’t be many of us who don’t enjoy a Terry’s Chocolate Orange at Christmas.