How to Make Hot Chocolate at Home

A proper hot chocolate should taste of chocolate, not sugar. Ours is a 52% single origin hot chocolate from a family-run business in Colombia, made with Fino de Aroma cacao and completely dairy free. Here's how to get the most out of it.

What you need

• Our 52% Hot Chocolate (dairy free, made from Colombian Fino de Aroma cacao)
• A milk jug or small pan

The recipe (one mug)

• 25 to 30g of hot chocolate (about two heaped scoops)
• About 250ml of milk

Step by step

1. Put the hot chocolate in your mug and add a splash of the hot milk.
2. Stir into a smooth, glossy paste with no lumps.
3. Heat or steam the rest of the milk to about 65°C, then pour it in slowly, stirring as you go.

Which milk?

• Whole milk gives the richest, creamiest cup.
• Semi-skimmed is lighter but still smooth.
• Oat milk is our favourite dairy-free option. See our vegan hot chocolate.

Flavours to try

• Gingerbread hot chocolate
• Mint hot chocolate
• Salted caramel hot chocolate
• Christmas hot chocolate with all the toppings

Tips

• Make the paste first. It is the secret to a lump-free, glossy hot chocolate.
• Do not boil the milk. Around 65°C keeps it sweet and smooth.
• Want it stronger? Add a few extra grams rather than less milk.

FAQs

Is your hot chocolate dairy free?

Yes. Our 52% Hot Chocolate is dairy free, so with oat or soya milk the whole drink is dairy free.

Can I make it with water?

You can, but milk makes it far creamier. If you use water, use a little more chocolate.

How much hot chocolate should I use?

About 25 to 30g per mug of 250ml milk. Adjust to taste.

A mug made with 28g of hot chocolate and 250ml of semi-skimmed milk is around 250 kcal (about 285 kcal with oat milk and 295 kcal with whole milk). For coffee drinks, see our coffee calorie calculator.

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