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Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser

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Coffeewinecake · 20/09/2024 12:59

Are they worth it?
It’s coming to that time of year (although it’s hot and sunny at the moment!) and was thinking of getting as a joint Xmas gift for DCs.
I spoke to someone at Hotel Chocolat but I still don’t really understand what they do (the velvetiser, not the shop assistant). Are they just a glorified milk frother that take up extra space and cost a lot more?
TIA

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NeedthatFridayfeeling · 20/09/2024 13:09

I don't use it loads but i do love it. The chocolate taste grown up, not overly sweet and sickly, very comforting. The chocolate and caramel latte sachets are also delicious.
My husband loves the 70% dark chocolate, i love the white and vanilla, salted caramel, mint and orange.
You've reminded me i must go shopping for more 😀
If you have an outlet store nearby they usually have the machines cheaper as they are refurbished ones

Blabla81 · 20/09/2024 13:07

A lot of people don’t think they’re worth it, from what I’ve read on here previously. However, for us, it’s one of the most used appliances we’ve ever had. I first bought one in 2020 and recently bought a new one as the old one was becoming worn inside. We’ve used it so much and still do - my 13 year old loves the salted caramel the best. I like the mint and 70% cocoa. The only down side is that the hot chocolate itself is expensive- I’ve yet to find a cheaper, just as nice equivalent, though.

MintyNew · 20/09/2024 13:05

It's very much used here with my dc. It makes such a smooth cup of hot chocolate, that I just can't explain. Also the flavours are really amazing. They are expensive but you can buy them in packs and sometimes there are offers. Maybe Try it out at the store and decide.

eveningtimewhat · 20/09/2024 13:03

They melt real chocolate into milk in 2 mins. I guess you could do the same in a pan but it's quicker and tidier. The chocolate sachets are really expensive for what they are though.

supercalifragilistic123 · 20/09/2024 13:03

I have got a nespresso aerocinno which does the same thing. The hot chocolate is delicious but has got really expensive. Make sure you know what you're getting yourself in to!

Alittlebitfluffy · 20/09/2024 13:01

I used mine once and didn't really think it was all that. I was expecting it to rock my world based on how everyone raves about it.

Following though in case there's any tips that I can try. Maybe I'll dust it back off!