Luscious Hot Chocolate
the perfect special treat or daily ritual
At our Chocolate Factory in Asheville, NC, our skilled chocolate makers transform fine flavor cacao into delicious bean-to-bar chocolate in a complex, multi-day artisan process. This awesome chocolate becomes the base ingredient for the luxurious hot chocolate that you’re about to enjoy.
How We Make Our Hot Chocolate
We put just as much thought into our flavored hot chocolate mixes. Read about them below!
How to Make the Perfect Cup
Hot Chocolate Recipe Variations
Hot chocolate is incredibly flexible. From a spicy Mexican style, to a rich thick sipping chocolate you'd eat with a spoon, we invite you to have fun and get creative! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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Liquid Truffle
To modify the recipe to the consistency of our Liquid Truffle, the hot sipping chocolate served at our Chocolate Lounge & Chocolate Factory, reduce the milk to 4 oz (1/2 cup). Or if you're feeling extra decadent, substitute half & half. As the mixture heats, stir gently with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching on the bottom. When it reaches a simmer (begins to bubble), whisk vigorously for 30 seconds. Proceed with the recipe.
Spicy Hot Chocolate
Whisk in 1/8 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne to the mixture as it simmers to add a kick of spice to your hot chocolate. Feelin hot hot HOT!
Bourbon Hot Chocolate
Make hot chocolate per recipe. Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1/2 oz bourbon. Pour into mug.
Snuggle under a blanket & enjoy!
Lavender Hot Chocolate
Heat the milk to a simmer. Add 2 tsp lavender buds and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain the milk and continue with the recipe (you may need to add a little more cream to bring it back up to 6 oz). Inhale, exhale, it's going to be ok.
Maple Smoked Salt
Whisk in 2 tsp maple syrup to the mixture as it simmers.
After you pour into the mug, sprinkle with smoked salt.
Spicy Hot Chocolate
Whisk in 1/8 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne to the mixture as it simmers to add a kick of spice to your hot chocolate. Feelin hot hot HOT!
Bourbon Hot Chocolate
Make hot chocolate per recipe. Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1/2 oz bourbon. Pour into mug.
Snuggle under a blanket & enjoy!
Lavender Hot Chocolate
Heat the milk to a simmer. Add 2 tsp lavender buds and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain the milk and continue with the recipe (you may need to add a little more cream to bring it back up to 6 oz). Inhale, exhale, it's going to be ok.
Maple Smoked Salt
Whisk in 2 tsp maple syrup to the mixture as it simmers.
After you pour into the mug, sprinkle with smoked salt.