If you’ve ever eagerly sipped on a hot chocolate only to burn your tongue and taint the whole experience, then the Velvetiser is for you. It cleverly heats your drink to the ideal temperature. Hot enough to comfort, cool enough to sip comfortably, and just the right level of heat to unleash the nuanced flavours in our hot chocolate flakes. And with so many flavours to choose from in our Hot Chocolate range, you’ll be spoilt for choice in finding your perfect Velvetiser pairing. How to make creamy hot chocolate with the Velvetiser

Let’s take a look at how the Velvetiser works and explore top hot chocolate-making tips to take your cocoa-brewing to the next level. What is the Velvetiser?We decided to put it to the test to see if it meets our Good Housekeeping Institute standards. Let’s take a closer look at the milky drink maker of the moment to find out if it’s really a kitchen must-have. What’s so special about the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser? Looking to whip up some smooth, barista-grade hot chocolate? Let us show you how we do it here at Hotel Chocolat with our revolutionary Velvetiser We tested each milk frother on how easy it was to operate, pour from, clean and how much noise it made while working.

Just choose your flavour. Add our flakes of real chocolate to your choice of dairy, plant milk or water. Then press the button and let the patented velvetising process deliver luxurious cloud-like chocolate velvet. Deeply chocolatey, comforting and full of authentic flavours, our hot chocolate makes for a moreish treat. There’s one for every mood and every taste — discover our range of utterly irresistible flavours. From Ginger and Mint to Hazelnut and 100% Dark, there’s a velvety smooth hot chocolate waiting for everyone. Of course, you’ll also want to take a peek at our Velvetisers — the best way to achieve the silky smooth hot chocolate of your dreams. Who said that hot chocolate has to be intense to be delicious? For those who prefer their chocolate a little lighter, our Vanilla-White Hot Chocolate is perfection in a cup. Made from creamy 36% cocoa-butter white chocolate, this hot chocolate is just as luxurious and velvety as our others, just a little mellower. Sprinkle in your hot chocolate. If using one of our hot chocolate sachets, use the whole contents. For our larger pouches, you’ll want 35g (about 6 heaped teaspoons) of hot chocolate flakes. On the topic of pre and post-workout elixirs, we’ve got to mention — you can also use your Velvetiser to make gorgeously chocolatey protein shakes. Use either our caffeine-free hot chocolate sachets or Chocolate Latte Sachets, which will help your shake provide you with that extra boost. The end result will be a half mocha, half protein shake — we’ll never say no to that! Indulge in the creamy, milky goodness you adore but benefit from an added dash of protein.And then? Enjoy! Sip, cuddle up and soothe the day away. The rich, nuanced flavours in our real chocolate flakes will transport you to your happy place. The best hot chocolate toppings The key to perfectly frothed milk is fat. That's why cafés and coffee shops use whole milk to make coffees as standard.

Built by Dualit, our Velvetisers contain top-tier engineering directed towards one goal — making you the smoothest, silkiest, velvetised hot chocolate possible. Say goodbye to expensive coffee shop trips. With the Velvetiser, you’ll be able to make premium, barista-grade hot chocolates in the comfort of your own home, even with your own hot chocolate station. With around seven 35g servings in every 250g bag you can now enjoy our silky smooth house white in liquid form. With a lingering hit of vanilla, this is no ordinary drinking chocolate. But, if you want to make the most of our Vanilla-White Hot Chocolate flakes you need to join the Velvetiser revolution. The Velvetiser is designed for making hot chocolate with Hotel Chocolat's drinking chocolate. There is a variety of flavours to choose from.Of course, you can also enjoy your hot chocolate as a comforting mid-afternoon treat. Curl up on the sofa with a good book and sip the rainy Autumn days away. I would definitely recommend buying the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser. While in many ways it's comparable with a milk frother, it does a very different job, and there is really no alternative if you want a hot chocolate maker to use all winter long. I loved the consistency of the hot chocolate it made, which had no firm froth but plenty of body. It's exactly the kind of thing I can imagine using after returning from a winter walk or when treating myself on the weekends, and it also has a luxurious look that will slot easily into any kitchen. Take out your favourite mug — we adore using our Ceramic Pod Cups. Inspired by cocoa pods, they’re tactile and comforting to hold. We bought the most popular milk frothers and hot chocolate makers and put each through these tests. Frothing It’s officially hot chocolate season. And when it comes to creamy, indulgent hot chocolates at home, there’s one product that’s been making a serious splash online.

The Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Maker from Hotel Chocolat is the best machine to make delicious, smooth and luxurious hot chocolate. Since it's release in 2018, the Velvetiser has been in high demand ever since it's launch and we can see why as we gave it 5 stars in our Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser review. Most milk frothers are easy to operate, but the best milk frothers are easy to pour from and clean easily as well. Mouthfeel It’s the ultimate in hot chocolate indulgence. The charcoal grey edition of the Velvetiser means you’re just 2.5 minutes away from barista-grade liquid chocolate velvet. Create your new hot chocolate ritual.

Yes! In fact, it's compatible with all milk alternatives, including almond, soy and coconut. No milk in the fridge? Plot twist: the machine can also be used milk-free. Just use 220ml of water with your hot chocolate sachet instead. Can I put it in the dishwasher? If you want to experience this white chocolate dream with an extra boost, mix with coffee to create a white choc mocha for a caffeine hit like no other. Just be warned - one cup won’t be enough...