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When does making a drink become more than just making a drink? When you have a nifty gadget of course!
Let’s be real… sometimes the little joys make the biggest difference. And if you’re a hot drink lover like me, The Velvetiser by Hotel Chocolat might just be your new obsession. It certainly has changed the game for me and t’s turned making drinks into something I look forward to, not just another step in the morning.
Don’t be mistaken: this isn’t just for hot chocolate (although I will say it makes fabulous hot chocolates). It would be great for cappuccinos and my personal favourite use is to create a barista-style morning matcha that feels like a treat. It’s easy to use, easy to clean and works quickly and effectively.
Ethics Check
- Ethics rooted in sourcing: Hotel Chocolat has a long‑standing Engaged Ethics programme designed to support fairer cocoa farming practices, working directly with growers and investing in long‑term partnerships, especially at its own Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia.
- Sustainability goals: The brand commits to sustainable packaging and environmental measures — including near‑100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)‑certified paper/card and efforts to increase recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging.
- Company culture & responsibility: Hotel Chocolat highlights ethical workplace practices, diversity and inclusion efforts, and fair treatment of employees as part of its wider ethical framework.
- No specific product‑level certifications for the Velvetiser: While the brand promotes ethical sourcing and sustainability at the corporate level, the Velvetiser hot chocolate machine itself does not carry formal third‑party sustainability or ethical certifications (e.g., Fairtrade, organic manufacturing standard) on the product page.
How to use…
All you have to do is fill up The Velvetiser with your milk of choice up to the line, add your powder and sweetener of choice, then switch it on. The machine heats it as well as whisking it up to frothy perfection. Even when I use skimmed milk, it still goes frothy and feels thicker and creamier. Within 2.5 minutes, your drink is ready for you to enjoy.
Just be sure to use powdered ingredients… liquid syrups or pastes may clog the whisk.
It’s compact, easy to clean, and quite fun to use.
My only gripes are that it only makes one serving at a time—so when I’m making drinks for two, I have to do a quick refill. But honestly… it’s worth it. It also has quite a high price point for the fact you can only make one drink at a time – but if it’s something you think you’ll reach for and make use of, it’s worth looking into.
It’s been such a handy little tool to elevate my hot drink routine. It’s not just about the drink: it’s about the moment. The Velvetiser makes it fun to slow down and enjoy the process again.
Are you tempted to give it a try? We’d love to know what drink you’d Velvetise first!
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