How many Velvetisers do you reckon hotel, chocolate sell in December?

[Justthisonce12]

I have just completely run out a day ideas for stepmum and younger daughter and ordered another three because obviously I had to have one as well to demonstrate how it works 🤣
Literally, every person I know open down the land has one

I got one last year for my hot chocolate loving DS, it really does make the hot chocolate smooth and a total different level.

We use Aldi's own hot chocolate and it's bloody gorgeous.

I really want one now….

The coffee and mocha sachets are nice too so it's not just hot chocolate. If you buy a drink from a coffee shop once a week you save the money in no time.

My DH doesn't drink tea or coffee and has a hot chocolate most mornings before work so it is perfect for him. It's nice when guests are round too. Faff free and tastes just like it's from a nice coffee shop.

I don't have one. They're very expensive.

If you mean the footwear “ Sketchers”- I was very snooty about them initially, as being synthetic, not leather- But was with a friend, he bought a pair in a Sale, I tried a pair on, and my goodness- they are sooo light and comfy.
Not rainproof, but like walking on a cloud.
I bought another pair, too.

@Justthisonce12 I probably think you don’t mean the shoes after all, but something chocolatey?!
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Mumsnetters are moaning about the cost of heating but rush out and spend £100 on a machine to make hot chocolate ! Worlds gone bloody mad.

We got one recently and use it a lot as we were buying a lot of hot chocolates and they taste nice, quite strong. Although we got two variety boxes initially and the flavours we were iffy on were disgusting

I don't really understand the need for it.
Warm up milk on a pan or microwave and put in the chocolate and stir. 🤔

And don't forget to add Baileys👌🏻

I tend to dislike flavours being messed with, eg all these 'flaours' of hot chocolate, strange varieties of mince pies, odd hot cross buns and the worst of all, messed-about-with cheese, why ruin a good Wenesleydale, Cheddar, Lancashire with fruits, etc? If you want that then serve them separately.

They're terrible! The portion size is half what it should be and it doesn't get anywhere near hot enough!

How often are people drinking hot chocolate? I couldn’t tell you the last time I drank one, I couldn’t justify the mental price for something like this. And even if you use this daily, why are you drinking so much hot chocolate??

Isn't it just a very fancy whisk? Or am I missing something? I already have a hand held whisk, an electric wand whisk, a handheld mixer with whisk attachments, a small battery operated milk frother and nutribullet clogging up my kitchen. I am confident I don't need a velvetiser as well so I hope no one has got me one.

I really want one now. Someone please talk me down!

I lost it when someone asked if it would work with other brands of chocolate. It’s a machine! I have a milk frother I use . Wouldn’t waste the money on yet another gadget. I think hotel Chocolat generally isn’t that great.
I prefer hazelnut coffee from Whittards with Baileys in it.

@slowquickstep probably a different demographic ? Not everybody’s on the bones of their arse.

@Justthisonce12 is that the £15 aromatherapy humidifier thingy from asda? I was tempted but worried it wouldn't work so well.

@RoaryMouth yes, that’s the one I thoroughly recommend it. It’s lovely. I put it on in the evening when I’m taking my make-up off with a lavender aromatherapy rather than the one that came in the box but it’s gorgeous.

We bought a velvetiser today and we love it .I know it's going to get used a lot!

I have a normal milk frothier and it's different to the velvetiser - it's more... velvet I suppose! Smoother and it's exactly like a 'hug in a mug' that a PP suggested.

I like that you can drink it right away, or you can warm the cup beforehand if you want it warmer.

Very interesting to see that Baileys can be added - I think I may have to try that.

I think the entire company is propped up by the Velevitiser

I’ve got a piece of advice for people who think velvetisers are ridiculous/overpriced/unnecessary - don’t buy one.

You’re welcome 😂

I've got the Lavazza milk frother, DH was sceptical & said I was wasting money but probably uses it more than me now... I have cocoa at least once a week, more in winter. I just grate a couple of bars of dark chocolate every so often, & keep them in a jar with the teabags etc.

What’s the VIP deal?