As the temperatures continue to drop and we reach for our cold-weather wardrobe, it has many of us turning our sights away from iced-coffee and onto hot chocolate. For there’s nothing better than curling up with a cup of luxurious hot chocolate when it’s cold and wet outside! Whether you’re looking for a new hot chocolate to try, as a gift or just to add to your growing collection, there is an array of Whittards hot chocolate options you don’t want to miss. Here we take a look at some unmissable flavours and tips for jazzing up your next cup.
How to make the perfect Whittards hot chocolate
Once you have purchased your perfect Whittards hot chocolate, the steps to making the perfect cup are pretty simple.
- Add three heaped teaspoons to your favourite mug
- Using a milk frother, microwave or saucepan, heat up 100ml of milk
- Add the milk to the chocolate, whisking as you go for the smoothest consistency
- Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate shavings
- Curl up with a blanket and a good book and enjoy!
How can you jazz up your favourite hot chocolate?
Whittards hot chocolate is a real treat on its own, however, there are some ways you can jazz it up should you wish. Here are just a few tips on how you can elevate your hot chocolate experience in no time at all.
Create a mini hot chocolate station in your kitchen
Not only does a mini hot chocolate station look super instagrammable and cute on your kitchen side, but it’s also super handy when winter rolls around. Purchase a set of jars and a stand, filling one with hot chocolate, one with marshmallows, and one with chocolate shavings – or any other topping you fancy! You could add crushed candy canes, crystalised sugar, or anything else that will make it taste utterly delicious!
Add something alcoholic
When Friday hits and you’re looking for something cosy but also to welcome you to the weekend, why not add a dash or something alcoholic to your hot chocolate? There are so many ways you can create a boozy hot chocolate – some of our favourite things to add are Baileys and Hotel Chocolat liquor. We recommend adding in a 50ml measure to your drink once it is made and topping with a generous serving of whipped cream!
Add in a flavoured syrup
Whether you are a coffee connoisseur who already has a host of syrups laying around or you are just looking to mix up your Whittard hot chocolate, syrups are a fantastic way to do this. There are a host of flavours on the market including coffee, caramel, mint and gingerbread. Think about the different flavours you enjoy and what would go well with the Whittards hot chocolate you have got. Hazlenut would go really well with a milk chocolate, while cranberry syrup is a delicious addition to white hot chocolate.
Experiment with spices
If you are someone that loves to cook or bake, chances are you have a kitchen packed with an exciting array of herbs and spices. But what about adding these to your hot chocolate to take it up a notch? Some of the best spices to add into your hot chocolate include cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. For a bit of a kick we also love adding a dash of chilli – just be sure to remember less is more with this one! You don’t want it to end up being unbearably spicy!
Add a dash of coffee
If you love a hot chocolate but also can’t be without your caffeine fix, you could turn your hot chocolate into a mocha. Simply add in some coffee to your hot chocolate once it is made and you have a deliciously caffeinated hot chocolate packed with flavour. Sweet, creamy and delicious it’s a brilliant blend between the two favoured hot drinks of the winter.
Whittards Hot Chocolate Flavours you need this winter
When you’re looking for the ideal hot chocolate to get you through the winter period, Whittard has you covered. They have a wide range of delicious options for you to add to your collection that you don’t want to miss. We love:
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Whittard hot chocolate gingerbread is a limited edition option that perfectly encapsulates the smells and tastes of Christmas. Mimicking the taste of dunking a gingerbread into a mug of smooth hot chocolate, it’s luxurious, creamy and flavoursome, ideal for cosy afternoons.
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Toffee Popcorn Hot Chocolate
Another limited edition hot chocolate from Whittard of Chelsea is their toffee popcorn flavour. An innovative blend of creamy white hot chocolate with the buttery sweetness of fluffy popcorn, what more could you want? Enjoy topped with cream and marshmallows!
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Orange Hot Chocolate
If you’re someone who loves the tangy sweetness of fruit with your chocolate, this Whittard hot chocolate orange flavour is a must. Rich in flavour with a zesty punch it’s sweet but not overbearingly so. Enjoy on its own or dunk in some digestive biscuits for a cosy afternoon snack!
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Rocky Road Hot Chocolate
Is there anything more comforting than a rocky road? A combination of all your childhood favourite snacks – biscuits, marshmallows and chocolate, it’s a drink that will delight time and time again. With notes of toffee, cherry, raisins and sultanas as well as the sweetness of the chocolate, it’s decadent, delicious and doesn’t disappoint.
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Cookies and Cream Hot Chocolate
Cookies and cream is an iconic ice cream flavour over in the states and Whittard have taken it and turned it into the perfect hot chocolate. An innovative blend, they’ve mixed together their first black cocoa base with sumptuously sweet flavours of biscuity cookies and smooth cream. What more could you want from a hot drink this winter?
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Salted caramel is a flavour combo that isn’t going anywhere and this hot chocolate from Whittards of Chelsea is an effortless way to enjoy it. Sophisticated and sweet it’s a sumptuous choice that feels that little bit more luxurious. Top with whipped cream for the ideal finish.
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding White Hot Chocolate
There is no dessert quite as decadent and warming as sticky toffee pudding and this Whittard hot chocolate manages to encapsulate all these flavours and more. Made from a white chocolate base for an indulgent creamy texture, it is layered with flavours of toffee, caramel and dates. Once you’ve tried it, you won’t go back!
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Creme Brulee White Hot Chocolate
Creme Brulee is a sophisticated and luxurious dessert – so why not enjoy this same feeling with a mug of hot chocolate? With a base of white chocolate, it is velvety smooth to drink and encapsulates the flavours of flambeed sugar and butterscotch. It’s irresistible, moreish and something that any dessert lover needs in their cupboard this festive season.
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Whittards hot chocolate in peanut butter flavour is deliciously wicked and indulgent. A combination that you might not have heard of before, it is one that works extremely well. Packed with all the warm flavours of peanut butter and the creaminess of hot chocolate, it really is like a hug in a mug.
Whittard.co.uk
Price: £9.00
There is nothing like an indulgent hot chocolate as we head into the winter seasons and Whittards hot chocolate ticks all the boxes. With so many flavours to try and different ways to enjoy these hot chocolates you’re truly spoilt for choice. Which of the above is your favourite? Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear from you.
