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For sweet lovers and chocoholics alike, there is no better drink in winter than a hot chocolate. That is just a fact! The warming, delicious beverage is the perfect tonic to the cold weather. Whether you make it at home or go for a spectacular topped one from a coffee shop, there is something magical about them all.
Given that we haven’t been able to go out for a fancy hot chocolate as freely these last few years, it’s no surprise that hot chocolate stations became a popular addition to the sweet-toothed home. Bringing together the ingredients for a delicious hot chocolate, as well as adding some tasty toppers and adding some sweet touches, you can really get creative with your hot chocolate station. A characterful display as much as a place to make a delicious drink, they’re a wonderful way to warm the home throughout the winter.
The key component of any hot chocolate station is obviously the hot chocolate itself. With a variety of flavours and recipes out there, there’s plenty of scope to make your station exciting. The more flavours you have, the more hot chocolates there are to enjoy!
Of course, you’ve got to include a milk chocolate hot chocolate mix in your setup! The go-to starting point for most hot chocolates, if you think of your dream hot chocolate, it probably starts here! The versatile flavour goes hand-in-hand with so many toppings (more on those later) and is a favourite for so many. The Cadbury Hot Chocolate is a staple in lots of homes as it brings the experience of a creamy Cadbury bar to a mug. Simple to make, and good every time, it would be a fantastic inclusion – plus the 2kg tub means you’ll have enough to last throughout the winter. Alternatively, the Lindt Hot Chocolate is made using the silky smooth Swiss chocolate the brand are known for and produces a luxurious velvety hot choc.
If you’re looking for more theatrical hot chocolate station ideas, then you can’t go wrong with a hot chocolate bomb. The Bonds Hot Chocolate Melt Trio is a delicious set of chocolate bombs that melt into a mug of hot milk and releases mini marshmallows into your cup of chocolatey deliciousness. Using a similar technique, you can easily turn your favourite chocolate bars into delicious hot chocolates, too. By simply stirring them into a pan of hot milk, you can create a delicious drink that tastes of any bar you like! Whether you feel like something minty like a bar of Aero Peppermint or creamy Milkybar White Chocolate, this method is easy to perfect and creates yields fantastic results. Pair a free-from Moo Free Original Chocolate Bar with a non-dairy milk and you’ve got yourself an easy-to-make vegan hot chocolate!
One of the main reasons for adding a hot chocolate station at home is to replicate the extravagant ones you’ll often see at coffee shops and cafes. For many, the key topping is the cream. It adds a crown of creaminess and it looks dramatic, too! The classic accompaniment to the cream would be Mini Marshmallows, but you can tailor it to your tastes and add anything you like.
If you’re a chocoholic, you may want to double down on all of the chocolate and add a Cadbury Flake 99. You could, of course, add some biscuits or chocolates to enjoy alongside your drink, too. Classics like the Lotus Biscoff Biscuits will really get that café feeling at home, whilst there’s nothing stopping you from doubling down and adding your favourite chocolate bar!
As Christmas gets closer, you may want to include some festive additions to your hot chocolate station. A sprinkle of cinnamon is the easiest way to enjoy a mug that tastes like Christmas, whilst a candy cane is the perfect festive stirrer! For a wider range of flavours, coffee syrups are an easy answer. They may not be a topping as such but adding an extra something to your hot choc is an effortless way to jazz up your mug.
Once you’ve got your hot chocolate and toppings sorted, you’ve the opportunity to turn them into a charming wintry addition to the home. You don’t need to go over the top to do this, you can create something really effective using simple items that you’ll probably have already.
With a few mason jars and some simple decorations, you can create your own wintry wonder. Wrap the ribbons around the neck of the mason jars and tie them with a bow to set the scene. Labels are a simple and characterful way to organise your station, whilst you can also add any number of other flourishes to help set the tone. From spray snow around the outside of the jar to Santa hats on their lids, get creative and make the station your own!
If you already have a drinks bar at home, then you can easily redress this with some wintry decorations and you’ve got a showstopping hot chocolate station! Even though it’s a hot chocolate station, you don’t actually need a station as such. If you have a small crate or basket, these will help to keep things organised and achieve a rustic aesthetic. But you don’t need them, either. The main thing is to make some space for everything, otherwise you risk simply cluttering whatever room your hot chocolate station is in.
When the winter nights start drawing in right through to Christmas and New Year, there is nothing better than a luxury hot chocolate! From the mix for the drink itself, to lavish toppings and any delights to go on the side, you’ll find everything you need to stock your hot chocolate station here at Wholesale Sweets. From advent calendars to stocking fillers, we’ve got you covered for the whole festive period, too.
