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Original poster

Got a velvetier, massively underwhelmed!!

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Whodhaveem · 04/12/2023 16:57

I mean any hot chocolate scratch’s a sweet itch but I was expecting something really special and it’s possibly just above average…

We got a mixed box of sachets and so far I’ve tried the 70% chocolate and the Milky…

Is there tips to make it better? Any types/flavours that are nicer than others, am I not making it right?

I feel like it’s not thick or sweet enough and the froth is not blowing me away!

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kernowpicklepie · 05/12/2023 09:10

Precipice · 04/12/2023 17:30

The best way to get a nice hot chocolate is to get a pot on the stove, heat up some double cream, add some milk, get a block or two of chocolate and break it up into small bits, mix all together until it melts.

This!
It's the only way I make mine and it's so tasty

ThreeRingCircus · 05/12/2023 09:36

Jifmicroliquid · 05/12/2023 06:50

Those who say cleaning it is a faff, do you not just run it with a drop of washing up liquid in?
I think it’s ridiculously easy to clean.

Exactly. That's all I do too (you only need a tiny drop of washing up liquid and fill it to the max line with water then turn on.) It's so easy to clean!

SquigglePigs · 05/12/2023 09:42

I really like the hot chocolate out of the velvetiser but I don't like Hotel Chocolat's hot chocolate very much.

I always use this one:

Hot Chocolate Flakes

Hot Chocolate Flakes shaved from a block of real chocolate. Our Chocolate Flakes contain both cocoa solid and cocoa butter. Blending the flakes with

https://www.bittersweetchocolates.co.uk/hot-chocolate-flakes-150-p.asp

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keye · 05/12/2023 09:49

The only way to get it properly clean is to wash it under the tap and that is a PITA.

I do a quick rinse then run it with fairy & water.

Takes a whole minute

SingingSands · 05/12/2023 09:51

MIL got one for Christmas a few years ago and we spent the weekend having to accept a hot chocolate every 20 mins (it seemed like). But I didn't rate them at all. Haven't actually seen it being used since then either, think it's been relegated to the back of a cupboard as there's a new air fryer in its spot on the counter!

superplumb · 05/12/2023 10:08

Love mine. I add orange syrup or baileys into mine. Then top with chocolate whipped cream

ChateauDuMont · 05/12/2023 12:10

I bought one and gave it away and they then also passed it in!

I have a Lavazza one which is far superior

www.lavazza.co.uk/en/milk-frother/milkup

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