Best hot chocolate?

Sifter22 · 08-11-2015, 19:20

I don't drink it hardly ever but seen as the weather has been so miserable I quite fancy some. There seems to be loads about these days so wondering which are the better ones. Also are some better with milk and/or sugar?

barbeler · 08-11-2015, 20:18

I find all hot chocolate is made on the assumption that people like to put ten teaspoons of sugar in each mug. The sachet ones in particular tend to be revolting.

Seeing as most of the hot chocolate sold in tins requires hot milk to be added, I can never understand why people don't simply buy cocoa and make it exactly how they like it. That's what I do, but it has to be Rowntrees; I don't know what on earth Cadbury's manage to do to simple cocoa powder, but I find it quite horrible.

katiso41 · 08-11-2015, 20:47

A friend of mine told me she heard that hot milk with Nutella stirred in makes a lovely hot chocolate. I haven't tried it yet.

RubyNyx · 09-11-2015, 04:57

I make it the traditional way by using squares of a good high content of cocoa chocolate, usually 85%, then tried this 100% pure! Never using anything else now!

Just two squares to a mug of milk in a pan, then allow to melt, slowly.

A shot of dark rum makes it all the more unctuous!

Drift Away · 09-11-2015, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyNyx

I make it the traditional way by using squares of a good high content of cocoa chocolate, usually 85%, then tried this 100% pure! Never using anything else now!

Just two squares to a mug of milk in a pan, then allow to melt, slowly.

A shot of dark rum makes it all the more unctuous!

Sounds lush!

sarahj1986 · 09-11-2015, 22:28

In my opinion the best hot chocolate is this -

Whole milk

Nesquik chocolate milk shake mix

Add a couple of teaspoons (based on taste, some like it weaker than others) to the milk and mix well. Then pop into the microwave for desired heat, normally a minute or so.

I don't drink hot chocolate much at home, occasionally I do when it's really cold outside and I'm going into a coffee shop. We used to drink this as a child and it's my personal favourite. I personally think the ones which require milk are better, the flavour is better, creamier and richer

RubyNyx · 10-11-2015, 03:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift Away

Sounds lush!

It is, and it would have been better with the name and link of the 100% chocolate! Not sure where my head was yesterday morning, but I couldn't find it all day, disasterous Monday!

The 100 percent chocolate I now use is Hasslachers, they do 100% cocoa flakes too for easier melting, because pure chocolate doesn't melt as easy as you'd think!

http://www.hasslachers.co.uk/

nethwen · 10-11-2015, 04:12

The Galaxy one is lovely.

davelovesleeds · 10-11-2015, 21:16

My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again.

Drift Away · 10-11-2015, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyNyx

It is, and it would have been better with the name and link of the 100% chocolate! Not sure where my head was yesterday morning, but I couldn't find it all day, disasterous Monday!

The 100 percent chocolate I now use is Hasslachers, they do 100% cocoa flakes too for easier melting, because pure chocolate doesn't melt as easy as you'd think!

http://www.hasslachers.co.uk/

Thanks Ruby NKY, your really helpful.

Better day today? What was the matter, or was it just the fact Monday hates us all!? LOL

Drift Away · 10-11-2015, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by davelovesleeds

My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again.

Good one Dave!

Sifter22 · 10-11-2015, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahj1986

In my opinion the best hot chocolate is this -

Whole milk

Nesquik chocolate milk shake mix

Add a couple of teaspoons (based on taste, some like it weaker than others) to the milk and mix well. Then pop into the microwave for desired heat, normally a minute or so.

I don't drink hot chocolate much at home, occasionally I do when it's really cold outside and I'm going into a coffee shop. We used to drink this as a child and it's my personal favourite. I personally think the ones which require milk are better, the flavour is better, creamier and richer

Tried this one first as I used to like nesquik as a kid LOL. It's a nesquik hot chocolate mix though. Was pretty nice and no water needed

Sifter22 · 10-11-2015, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyNyx

I make it the traditional way by using squares of a good high content of cocoa chocolate, usually 85%, then tried this 100% pure! Never using anything else now!

Just two squares to a mug of milk in a pan, then allow to melt, slowly.

A shot of dark rum makes it all the more unctuous!

Might save this for when it gets colder!

RubyNyx · 11-11-2015, 05:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by davelovesleeds

My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again.

I actually sat and had to think about this for a few minutes!

I believe in miracles is mine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift Away

Thanks Ruby NKY, your really helpful.

Better day today? What was the matter, or was it just the fact Monday hates us all!? LOL

You're welcome!

Everything that could go wrong did, even every set of graffic lights were against us, you know those days!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sifter22

Might save this for when it gets colder!

Be careful though, it is very delicious, and very moreish!

But who cares when it's cold?!?

Drift Away · 11-11-2015, 13:00

Next time Ruby get a flask, make a hot choc before you leave work. In the car get out the rum and marshmellow and sip while stuck in traffic!

RubyNyx · 11-11-2015, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift Away

Next time Ruby get a flask, make a hot choc before you leave work. In the car get out the rum and marshmellow and sip while stuck in traffic!

I would if it wasn't illegal! So it's just hot cho on its own I'm afraid.

Roni_J · 18-11-2015, 23:33

I've tried a lot of hot chocolates and never been impressed with any of them.
I've found the best thing is to heat up a cup of milk then stir in a few chunks of your favourite chocolate. My favourite for hot chocolate is Green and Blacks Maya Gold.

Drift Away · 19-11-2015, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyNyx

I would if it wasn't illegal! So it's just hot cho on its own I'm afraid.

I have bought some cocoa and intend on buying some rum! Is Wray and Nephews suitable?

chopsim · 21-11-2015, 13:56

Greens organic drinking chocolate is lovely.

Teddybleads · 21-11-2015, 19:02

Caotinta Surfin.

stud u like · 21-11-2015, 19:24

Tesco's cooking chocolate, some milk and then nuke for 2 minutes on full.

moonlily · 21-11-2015, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by davelovesleeds

My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again.

A blast from the past

I've got some choc drops that you whisk into milk apparently, but I haven't tried them yet, and Waitrose sell block drinking chocolate.

SegaGamer · 24-11-2015, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by nethwen

The Galaxy one is lovely.

Yep, it's the only one i will drink.

Missli · 27-11-2015, 16:11

I've always liked Green & Blacks, but have recently been using Clipper Fairtrade Organic which is lovely.

ginandtabs · 28-11-2015, 21:00

What's that Spanish one in the black tin? I don't drink the stuff often but if I was to buy some it would be that.

08-11-2015, 19:20	#1
Sifter22 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6,403	Best hot chocolate? I don't drink it hardly ever but seen as the weather has been so miserable I quite fancy some. There seems to be loads about these days so wondering which are the better ones. Also are some better with milk and/or sugar?

08-11-2015, 20:18	#2
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	I find all hot chocolate is made on the assumption that people like to put ten teaspoons of sugar in each mug. The sachet ones in particular tend to be revolting. Seeing as most of the hot chocolate sold in tins requires hot milk to be added, I can never understand why people don't simply buy cocoa and make it exactly how they like it. That's what I do, but it has to be Rowntrees; I don't know what on earth Cadbury's manage to do to simple cocoa powder, but I find it quite horrible.

08-11-2015, 20:47	#3
katiso41 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: dundee Posts: 681	A friend of mine told me she heard that hot milk with Nutella stirred in makes a lovely hot chocolate. I haven't tried it yet.

09-11-2015, 04:57	#4
RubyNyx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wolfsbane Lane Posts: 1,298	I make it the traditional way by using squares of a good high content of cocoa chocolate, usually 85%, then tried this 100% pure! Never using anything else now! Just two squares to a mug of milk in a pan, then allow to melt, slowly. A shot of dark rum makes it all the more unctuous!

09-11-2015, 20:36	#5
Drift Away Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 306	Quote: Originally Posted by RubyNyx I make it the traditional way by using squares of a good high content of cocoa chocolate, usually 85%, then tried this 100% pure! Never using anything else now! Just two squares to a mug of milk in a pan, then allow to melt, slowly. A shot of dark rum makes it all the more unctuous! Sounds lush!

09-11-2015, 22:28	#6
sarahj1986 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 8,099	In my opinion the best hot chocolate is this - Whole milk Nesquik chocolate milk shake mix Add a couple of teaspoons (based on taste, some like it weaker than others) to the milk and mix well. Then pop into the microwave for desired heat, normally a minute or so. I don't drink hot chocolate much at home, occasionally I do when it's really cold outside and I'm going into a coffee shop. We used to drink this as a child and it's my personal favourite. I personally think the ones which require milk are better, the flavour is better, creamier and richer

10-11-2015, 03:49	#7
RubyNyx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wolfsbane Lane Posts: 1,298	Quote: Originally Posted by Drift Away Sounds lush! It is, and it would have been better with the name and link of the 100% chocolate! Not sure where my head was yesterday morning, but I couldn't find it all day, disasterous Monday! The 100 percent chocolate I now use is Hasslachers, they do 100% cocoa flakes too for easier melting, because pure chocolate doesn't melt as easy as you'd think! http://www.hasslachers.co.uk/

10-11-2015, 04:12	#8
nethwen Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 19,737	The Galaxy one is lovely.

10-11-2015, 21:16	#9
davelovesleeds Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 10,953	My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again.

10-11-2015, 22:16	#10
Drift Away Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 306	Quote: Originally Posted by RubyNyx It is, and it would have been better with the name and link of the 100% chocolate! Not sure where my head was yesterday morning, but I couldn't find it all day, disasterous Monday! The 100 percent chocolate I now use is Hasslachers, they do 100% cocoa flakes too for easier melting, because pure chocolate doesn't melt as easy as you'd think! http://www.hasslachers.co.uk/ Thanks Ruby NKY, your really helpful. Better day today? What was the matter, or was it just the fact Monday hates us all!? LOL

10-11-2015, 22:18	#11
Drift Away Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 306	Quote: Originally Posted by davelovesleeds My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again. Good one Dave!

10-11-2015, 22:28	#12
Sifter22 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6,403	Quote: Originally Posted by sarahj1986 In my opinion the best hot chocolate is this - Whole milk Nesquik chocolate milk shake mix Add a couple of teaspoons (based on taste, some like it weaker than others) to the milk and mix well. Then pop into the microwave for desired heat, normally a minute or so. I don't drink hot chocolate much at home, occasionally I do when it's really cold outside and I'm going into a coffee shop. We used to drink this as a child and it's my personal favourite. I personally think the ones which require milk are better, the flavour is better, creamier and richer Tried this one first as I used to like nesquik as a kid LOL. It's a nesquik hot chocolate mix though. Was pretty nice and no water needed

10-11-2015, 22:29	#13
Sifter22 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6,403	Quote: Originally Posted by RubyNyx I make it the traditional way by using squares of a good high content of cocoa chocolate, usually 85%, then tried this 100% pure! Never using anything else now! Just two squares to a mug of milk in a pan, then allow to melt, slowly. A shot of dark rum makes it all the more unctuous! Might save this for when it gets colder!

11-11-2015, 05:08	#14
RubyNyx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wolfsbane Lane Posts: 1,298	Quote: Originally Posted by davelovesleeds My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again. I actually sat and had to think about this for a few minutes! I believe in miracles is mine! Quote: Originally Posted by Drift Away Thanks Ruby NKY, your really helpful. Better day today? What was the matter, or was it just the fact Monday hates us all!? LOL You're welcome! Everything that could go wrong did, even every set of graffic lights were against us, you know those days!! Quote: Originally Posted by Sifter22 Might save this for when it gets colder! Be careful though, it is very delicious, and very moreish! But who cares when it's cold?!?

11-11-2015, 13:00	#15
Drift Away Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 306	Next time Ruby get a flask, make a hot choc before you leave work. In the car get out the rum and marshmellow and sip while stuck in traffic!

11-11-2015, 18:07	#16
RubyNyx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wolfsbane Lane Posts: 1,298	Quote: Originally Posted by Drift Away Next time Ruby get a flask, make a hot choc before you leave work. In the car get out the rum and marshmellow and sip while stuck in traffic! I would if it wasn't illegal! So it's just hot cho on its own I'm afraid.

18-11-2015, 23:33	#17
Roni_J Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 842	I've tried a lot of hot chocolates and never been impressed with any of them. I've found the best thing is to heat up a cup of milk then stir in a few chunks of your favourite chocolate. My favourite for hot chocolate is Green and Blacks Maya Gold.

19-11-2015, 20:47	#18
Drift Away Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 306	Quote: Originally Posted by RubyNyx I would if it wasn't illegal! So it's just hot cho on its own I'm afraid. I have bought some cocoa and intend on buying some rum! Is Wray and Nephews suitable?

21-11-2015, 13:56	#19
chopsim Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,135	Greens organic drinking chocolate is lovely.

21-11-2015, 19:02	#20
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Caotinta Surfin.

21-11-2015, 19:24	#21
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Tesco's cooking chocolate, some milk and then nuke for 2 minutes on full.

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21-11-2015, 19:33	#22
moonlily Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,528	Quote: Originally Posted by davelovesleeds My favourite Hot Chocolate has to be I'll Put You Together Again. A blast from the past I've got some choc drops that you whisk into milk apparently, but I haven't tried them yet, and Waitrose sell block drinking chocolate.

24-11-2015, 01:39	#23
SegaGamer Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 19,604	Quote: Originally Posted by nethwen The Galaxy one is lovely. Yep, it's the only one i will drink.

27-11-2015, 16:11	#24
Missli Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,467	I've always liked Green & Blacks, but have recently been using Clipper Fairtrade Organic which is lovely.

28-11-2015, 21:00	#25
ginandtabs Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 13	What's that Spanish one in the black tin? I don't drink the stuff often but if I was to buy some it would be that.