What better way to spend a chilly evening than snuggling up with your loved ones and sipping a smooth and indulgent hot chocolate after a long and tiring day at work. For instant happiness and lots of ahh-moments, hot chocolates do just the trick. So, we’ve rounded up our favourite hot chocolate gifts for all of you chocoholics out there!
The Velvetiser – Matt Charcoal Edition, RRP £89.99
At the touch of a button, you hardcore chocoholics can make barista-grade hot chocolate in just 2.5 minutes without the use of powders or syrups, all you need is chocolate and milk. This Velvetiser comes with 10 single serve hot chocolates pouches in the flavours of Classic (x2), Milky (x2), Hazelnut (x2), Salted Caramel (x2) and 100% cocoa (x2), leaving you stuck for choice. Not only does this gadget look modern and sleek, but with its removable whisk and non-stick coating it makes cleaning this easy.
Hotel Chocolat
Gnaw Liqueur Hot Chocolate Shot Bundle, RRP £8.50
Treat yourself to a cosy night in with Gnaw Chocolate’s liqueur hot chocolate shots. Putting a spin on the traditional hot chocolate, these naughty hot chocolate shots come in the three sumptuous varieties of Irish Cream, Coffee Liqueur and Amaretto. With a booze-filled pipette sticking out of each smooth block of chocolate, this bundle makes for the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.
Luxury Hot Chocolate Hamper, RRP £47
Warm your soul this festive season with this Luxury Hot Chocolate Hamper from Whittard. Featuring two pots (350g) of powdered hot chocolate in the flavours of Luxury White Hot Chocolate and Luxury Hot Chocolate, mini marshmallows and two latte glasses, all presented in a gorgeous grey wicker hamper. This set contains everything you could possibly need to make an indulgent hot chocolate, so there’s no need to venture out to cafés this winter.
Whittard
Hot Chocolate Bombes, RRP £8.99
Similar to a bath bomb, simply pop a Hot Chocolate Bombe into a mug of hot milk and watch the magic happen. The thick milk chocolate sphere will melt to unveil a surprise of mini marshmallows. Coming in a pack of three, these Belgian hot chocolate bombes are certainly a new way to enjoy hot chocolate. If you don’t fancy using them in a hot chocolate, they can be eaten as they are.
Firebox
Winter Hot Chocolate Gift Box, RRP £12
Complete with Twinings Swiss Chocolate Drink, Monin Caramel Syrup, Monin Cinnamon Syrup and a retro yellow mug, this gift is perfect for those times when you just want to kick back and relax. The Twinings Swiss Chocolate Drink can be enjoyed alone, or you can add a bit of festive flavour with the caramel or cinnamon syrup.
Twinings
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