RevampedHotel Chocolat Velvetiser now boasts an innovative addition, elevating your hot chocolate experience.
Hotel Chocolat's new Velvetiser is set to revolutionise your hot chocolate experience, launching in September 2022. This innovative machine introduces a groundbreaking feature: the ability to make cold drinking chocolate without using any heat.
Inspired by the cacao pod, the new Velvetiser boasts a redesigned exterior with elegant ridges and a wooden handle. Inside, a custom-designed whisk, inspired by the cacao flower, swirls chocolate with unparalleled finesse, creating a super-smooth chocolate crema. The base features a dial to press and switch between hot and cold modes, making it effortless to switch between hot and cold drinks.
Compared to the original Velvetiser, developed by Dualit for Hotel Chocolat, this new model offers several improvements. While the original was an excellent milk frother, it could only make hot chocolate and required heat even for cold drinks. The new Velvetiser, on the other hand, eliminates the need for ice to cool drinks, making cold chocolate preparation a breeze.
The new Velvetiser will be available in three colours: pewter, pebble, and chalk. Priced at £149.95, it comes with a Drinking Chocolate Selection Box. For a complete set, you can also buy a bundle that includes a Podcup, Podglass, and a selection of hot and cold drinking chocolates.
Here's a summary of the differences and improvements between the original and the new Velvetiser:
| Feature | Original Velvetiser | New Velvetiser (2022) | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Drink options | Hot chocolate only | Hot and cold chocolate drinks | | Cold drink preparation | Required heat and ice to cool | Cold drinks made without heat, using special recipes | | Design inspiration | Classic design | Cacao pod-inspired with ridges and wooden handle | | Whisk design | Standard whisk | Custom whisk inspired by cacao flower, enhancing frothiness | | Drink selection dial | Simple operation for hot drinks | Dial to switch between hot and cold modes | | Included extras | None specific | Comes with Drinking Chocolate Selection Box | | Available colors | Original colours (varied) | Pebble, Pewter, Chalk | | Price | Varied | £149.95 (~$200) |
Rebecca Knight, Deputy Editor of the our platform Website, has tried the new cold flavours of the Velvetiser and found them to have a sophisticated, rich chocolately taste. With this upgrade, Hotel Chocolat's Velvetiser extends its versatility to the popular cold drinking chocolate market, making it more functional and appealing for year-round use.
This new Velvetiser model, inspired by the cacao pod, is not just a smart milk frother but a versatile device capable of making both hot and cold chocolate drinks. Instead of relying on heat and ice for cold chocolate preparation, this technology-driven gadget uses a custom-designed whisk and special recipes to create chilled drinks with unparalleled finesse. With the ability to switch between both temperatures, smart-home-devices enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite chocolate beverages throughout the year.
