Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Machine Complete Starter Kit, White

Product Information

The only hot chocolate maker imagined and brought to you by a chocolatier, the Velvetiser is designed to be as beautiful as the drink it creates and aesthetically designed to complement any kitchen and precision-engineered for effortless use. Simply add milk, sprinkle single-serve sachet, press the button, then 2.5 minutes later, pour. Unfortunately, it’s a no. In case you’re still tempted, the brand is unequivocal, saying you should “never put your Velvetiser in the dishwasher.” That also includes the removable whisk.

Choose one of our hot chocolate flavours. From classic 50% Milk Chocolate to Salted Caramel, we have a range of irresistible flavours to choose from. We tested each milk frother on how easy it was to operate, pour from, clean and how much noise it made while working.Hot chocolate, but not as you know it. Our chocolatiers have worked together to create a drinking chocolate like no other. Designed to be less creamy and sweet than the usual drinking chocolate, our drinking chocolate promises an incredible smoothness and deep cacao flavours. We use grated pieces of real chocolate to make sure you can taste all the nuanced cacao notes in each sip. Precision-engineered for effortless use, the Velvetiser, heats your choice of dairy or plant milk and our Vanilla-White drinking chocolate to the optimum temperature. For the perfect single serve you’ll need 35g of flakes to 220ml of milk. Then press the button and let the Velvetiser work its magic. No pans to wash or hob to clean. Just barista-grade chocolate perfection time after time. So how does it work? Just add our real chocolate flakes and your choice of dairy, plant milk or water to the pot. Press the button and let our unique velvetising technology do the rest. Then pour into our chic little podcups that nestle in the palm of your hand and enjoy anytime. For chocolate lovers - you need this. The Velvetiser is an at home barista style hot chocolate maker.” – Evening Standard

This treat is so light and moreish that it’s suitable for any time of day - use it to start your day dreamily, to take a moment to relax in the afternoon, or to wind down before heading to bed. Whatever the occasion, this soothing hot chocolate has you covered.

How to Make the Perfect Hot Chocolate

Take out your favourite mug — we adore using our Ceramic Pod Cups. Inspired by cocoa pods, they’re tactile and comforting to hold. It's an expense you'll need to factor in as other brands of chocolate flakes can clog the Velvetiser’s whisk and may even break the motor – so it’s a definite no-no! 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?

Although it’s pricey, our expert found it an adaptable piece of kit that can do so much more than hot chocolate (although it’s undoubtedly the headliner here). You can use it for impressive lattes, milkshakes and cold beverages, while the plant-based options mean no family members or guests are left out. It’s also delightfully easy to use and clean. Testers completed a blind taste test of oat milk and semi-skimmed cappuccinos and scored them on appearance, taste, foam formation and creaminess. We also love serving our hot chocolates with a single chocolate on the side to give our guests a memorable nibble of our expertly crafted truffles or patisserie-inspired bites. Our Selectors are perfect for this task. Just as serving a caramelised biscuit with your coffee or digestive biscuit with your cup of tea can make your beverage all the more satisfying, we think hot chocolate paired with chocolate is a dream come true. Try some exciting hot chocolate flavours We’ve looked but there’s no other white chocolate on the market that has such a high cocoa butter content. We use 36% of it to give these real chocolate flakes that silky mouthfeel that makes this hot chocolate such a treat.

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 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. It’s satin-smooth and light as a feather - what white chocolate lovers’ dreams are made of. But we didn't stop at creating a perfectly creamy white hot chocolate. We like our chocolate to have a certain je ne sais quoi and have laced this white hot chocolate with notes of Madagascan vanilla to make it even more irresistible. We promise that it will be unlike any white hot chocolate you might have tried before. 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. We hope you’ll be delighted with your Velvetiser and won’t want to part with it! However, we also understand that you may not want to keep your Velvetiser, or something has gone wrong.

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. We frothed oat milk and semi-skimmed milk scoring on how long it took, the volume increase, and how much it depletes after five minutes.

How to make hot chocolate with a chocolate bar

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. 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. Still, sometimes you just crave that squirt of whipped cream or sprinkling of mini marshmallows! Try grating our Chocolate Batons over your hot chocolate for an extra dose of chocolate flakes. Depending on your flavour, white, 40% milk, or caramel chocolate will add a boost to your brew. The Velvetiser is designed for making hot chocolate with Hotel Chocolat's drinking chocolate. There is a variety of flavours to choose from.