Showing posts with label sipping chocolate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sipping chocolate. Show all posts

Thursday, July 7, 2011

2011 sofi Awards - Hot Beverage Finalist

Two spicy drinking chocolates made the cut for as the  2011 sofi Awards in the Outstanding Hot Beverage Category.  These Silver Finalists include:

Chuao Chocolatier - Spicy Maya Hot Chocolate


Teatulia Premium 100% Organic Tea Lemongrass Herbal Infusion

Theo Chocolate - Theo Chocolate Chipotle Sipping Chocolate

On July 11th at the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., one of these Silver Finalists will become the recipient of the Gold Award. 

Thursday, September 4, 2008

hot cocoa during coffee break


Recently, I was contacted for advice from someone who wishes to participate in espresso/coffee breaks with colleagues at work, but does not drink espresso/coffee.

For others in the same dilemma, here is the advice I provided:

“In order to better assist you, can you tell me if your office machine has a separate milk frothing mechanism? If so, you can bring your own milk into the office and have the machine froth/heat it up for you. Once the milk if heated to the appropriate temperature, add your chocolate packet.

For ease of use, I would recommend a cocoa powder mix vs. chocolate shavings. The reason behind this suggestion is that it will take a little longer for the shavings to truly melt in the milk. Since time is of the essence, a powder cocoa would perform nicely such as Ghirardelli, Dagoba or Dufflet. However, if you are looking for something a little thicker in consistency, than a taza powder by Valor would be right up your alley. If you really which to mix things up, bring a spice packet (with Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Spice etc.) a few days a week to add to your hot chocolate.”


As always, “Indulge and Enjoy”!