“Sweet sips: decadent hot chocolate recipes to try this Easter”
With Easter here, there's every reason to enjoy the delightful flavors of this chocolate-filled holiday.
If you share my passion for chocolate as a daily necessity for all sweet-toothed enthusiasts, there’s no better moment to unleash your inner chocolate connoisseur! Treat yourself and your loved ones to our mouthwatering hot chocolate recipes that promise to impress and create memorable moments this long weekend.
Chocolate flavour delights!
What truly makes hot chocolate taste so delightful? The secret ingredient is your imagination.
During our recent photoshoot to launch our new companion mug design, 'Home,' we stocked the pantry with a variety of chocolate essentials, ingredients, and garnishes. Our goal was not only to capture delicious-looking photos but also to create flavors that taste even better than they appear.
As the chief taste tester, the pleasure was all mine.
Our handmade mugs are the perfect luxury-sized companions for hot chocolate, providing comfort and pleasure with every sip you take.
Recipe no.1
The decadent queen.
The Decadent Queen has arrived!
Warning: She is dangerously wiked and not for the faint-hearted. Her middle name is sheer chocolate decadence, so prepare for an overload of pure sweetness.
Wow! Her sugar hit is real yet so worth every mouthful. What makes this queen above the rest is the additon of large marshmellows and gooey chocolate easter eggs.
Ingredients: Your favourite chocolate drinnkng powder and milk of choice, preferably one that can froth well.
Large white and pink marshmallows, small goey choclate easter eggs, extra chocolate drinking powder to garnish and dried rose petals.
How to make The Decadent Queen.
1. Place one heaped dessert spoon of chocolate drinking powder into your companion mug. Add a small amount of boiling water to mix it evenly.
2. Pour a generous serving of milk into a steel pitcher. Using an espresso machine, position the pitcher under the steam wand to froth the milk until the pitcher is hot to the touch.
3. Tap the pitcher firmly on the countertop to remove any large bubbles and gently swirl the milk around.
4. Using a dessert spoon, pour the frothed milk into your companion mug, leaving at least 2 cm of space from the top. Spoon the remaining frothed milk on top.
5. Gently place 4-5 white and pink marshmallows on top of the frothed milk in the mug.
6. Sprinkle an additional serving of chocolate drinking powder on top of the marshmallows.
7. Garnish with dried rose petals.
8. For the final touch, use small chocolate Easter eggs to dip into the mug or place them on top. Allow them to sink into the hot milk and melt.
Recipe no.2
The Cult Classic.
The Cult Classic Hot Chocolate.
Indulge in the smooth, rich, and delicious experience of our cult classic hot chocolate. With its timeless appearance and a delightful twist of added ingredients, this irresistible beverage is designed to enchant your senses like never before.
Ingredients: Your favourite chocolate drinking powder and milk of choice, preferably one that can froth well. Extra chocolate drinking powder to garnish and chocolate dipper of your choice. We couldn’t resist with a kit-kit.
How to make The Cult Classic.
1. Place one heaped dessert spoon of chocolate drinking powder into your companion mug. Add a small amount of boiling water to mix it evenly.
2. Pour a generous serving of milk into a steel pitcher. Using an espresso machine, position the pitcher under the steam wand to froth the milk until the pitcher is hot to the touch.
3. Tap the pitcher firmly on the countertop to remove any large bubbles and gently swirl the milk around.
4. Using a dessert spoon, pour the frothed milk into your companion mug, leaving at least 2 cm of space from the top. Spoon the remaining frothed milk on top.
5. Sprinkle an additional serving of chocolate drinking powder on top
6. Stir chocolate powder in and mix well.
7. Whilst hot, use your chocolate dipper to stir and enjoy the melting goodness.
Add a shot of espresso to turn your hot chocolate into a Mocha Cult Classic that you won't be able to resist.
Recipe no.3
The Golden Sunshine.
Treat yourself to a sip of sunshine!
If you're in search of a comforting, creamy alternative that may offer the health benefits of a delightful spice blend, look no further than our Golden Sunshine. This exquisite mix of warming spices not only delights your senses but also nourishes your body.
Ingredients: Your favourite milk of choice, preferably one that can froth well, golden milk turmeric blend- we used organic sol spice, cinnamon sticks, aniseed stars, cinnamon sugar to garnish and local organic honey for extra sweetness.
How to make The Golden Sunshine.
1. Place one heaped teaspoon of golden milk turmeric blend into a steel pitcher. Add a small amount of boiling water to mix it evenly.
2. Pour a generous serving of milk into the steel pitcher. Using an espresso machine, position the pitcher under the steam wand to froth the milk until the pitcher is hot to the touch.
3. Tap the pitcher firmly on the countertop to remove any large bubbles and gently swirl the milk around.
4. Using a dessert spoon, pour the frothed milk into your companion mug, leaving at least 2 cm of space from the top. Spoon the remaining frothed milk on top.
5. Sprinkle a serving of cinnamon sugar on top to garnish with an aniseed and or cinnamon stick.
6. If you like it extra sweet sir in a generous amount of local organic honey.
Experience pure relaxation with our golden sunshine blend, the ultimate way to unwind and rejuvenate after a long weekend.
Treat yourself to a moment of bliss!
x Laura