Depression buying is dangerous. But….at least I’ll have a lovely new Velvetiser and hot (and cold, for when warm weather comes) chocolate drinks to enjoy.
February 1, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Depression buying is dangerous. But….at least I’ll have a lovely new Velvetiser and hot (and cold, for when warm weather comes) chocolate drinks to enjoy.
People mocked my milk velvetiser but guess who is sipping on a perfect cup of 85% dark with homemade marshmallows while the world is frozen
January 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM
People mocked my milk velvetiser but guess who is sipping on a perfect cup of 85% dark with homemade marshmallows while the world is frozen
I have so much hate for the velvetiser
January 18, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I have so much hate for the velvetiser
just fought my arch nemesis (the hotel chocolat velvetiser)
January 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM
just fought my arch nemesis (the hotel chocolat velvetiser)
I have seen countless adverts for a Velvetiser which, as far as I can see, makes one specific type of hot chocolate smoother? And there is a bit in the advert where it's in risk of becoming TOO smooth? I have never seen this product in a shop and do not believe it to be real.
January 16, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I have seen countless adverts for a Velvetiser which, as far as I can see, makes one specific type of hot chocolate smoother? And there is a bit in the advert where it's in risk of becoming TOO smooth? I have never seen this product in a shop and do not believe it to be real.
Feeling a bit better this evening. Have transferred to the sofa and activated the Velvetiser (hazelnut praline flavour). Electric blankets are still involved.
January 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Feeling a bit better this evening. Have transferred to the sofa and activated the Velvetiser (hazelnut praline flavour). Electric blankets are still involved.
Someone bought me a Hotel Chocolat "velvetiser" for Christmas a couple of years ago, unprompted, and I thought "this is very generous and I do like hot chocolate but do I need this?" And turns out: yes.
January 14, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Someone bought me a Hotel Chocolat "velvetiser" for Christmas a couple of years ago, unprompted, and I thought "this is very generous and I do like hot chocolate but do I need this?" And turns out: yes.
Experimenting with our velvetiser, got a tumeric latte mix, works great, can have golden milk at home with zero effort, now to see if can find a chai mix that's low in sugar.
January 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Experimenting with our velvetiser, got a tumeric latte mix, works great, can have golden milk at home with zero effort, now to see if can find a chai mix that's low in sugar.
The outside was indeed cold, but am back inside now and, amongst other things, I have stocked up on Velvetiser sachets, so I will soon be warm.
January 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The outside was indeed cold, but am back inside now and, amongst other things, I have stocked up on Velvetiser sachets, so I will soon be warm.
what’s a velvetiser???
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
what’s a velvetiser???
Mine is my air fryer and velvetiser
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Mine is my air fryer and velvetiser
Hot chocolate velvetiser is a powerful third. Would love an espresso machine and a rice cooker but the Pauli exclusion principle is still in effect.
January 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Hot chocolate velvetiser is a powerful third. Would love an espresso machine and a rice cooker but the Pauli exclusion principle is still in effect.
I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser – here’s how it compares
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
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Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
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I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser – here’s how it compares
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
© Sabrina Sahota/The Independent
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
© Sabrina Sahota/The Independent
Hotel Chocolat discount codes for January 2026
From the new velvetiser to seasonal gift boxes, save 15 per cent with a Hotel Chocolat voucher code
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From the new velvetiser to seasonal gift boxes, save 15 per cent with a Hotel Chocolat voucher code
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Hotel Chocolat discount code 2026: 15% off in January
From the new velvetiser to seasonal gift boxes, save 15 per cent with a Hotel Chocolat voucher code
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January 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Hotel Chocolat discount codes for January 2026
From the new velvetiser to seasonal gift boxes, save 15 per cent with a Hotel Chocolat voucher code
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From the new velvetiser to seasonal gift boxes, save 15 per cent with a Hotel Chocolat voucher code
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just realised i can use the velvetiser i got james for christmas as a milk frother for fancy coffees for me. this is bad gift etiquette. can anyone erase this knowledge from my brain
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
just realised i can use the velvetiser i got james for christmas as a milk frother for fancy coffees for me. this is bad gift etiquette. can anyone erase this knowledge from my brain
I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser – here’s how it compares
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
© Sabrina Sahota/The Independent
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
© Sabrina Sahota/The Independent
I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
www.independent.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I tested the £35 alternative to Hotel Chocolat’s £150 velvetiser – here’s how it compares
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
© Sabrina Sahota/The Independent
Is it worth spending more for the perfect cup of cocoa?
© Sabrina Sahota/The Independent
I love my hot chocolate velvetiser ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I love my hot chocolate velvetiser ❤️
They’re really pushing this Hotel Chocolat ‘Velvetiser’ thing right now, huh? I must have seen that advert a hundred times in the past week.
‘You don’t need to know how it melts chocolate…’ I’m guessing with heat?
‘You don’t need to know how it melts chocolate…’ I’m guessing with heat?
December 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
They’re really pushing this Hotel Chocolat ‘Velvetiser’ thing right now, huh? I must have seen that advert a hundred times in the past week.
‘You don’t need to know how it melts chocolate…’ I’m guessing with heat?
‘You don’t need to know how it melts chocolate…’ I’m guessing with heat?
My belated Christmas present to myself - a new Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser - and made my first cup today. Gave my brother my original version (now 5 years old) so sharing the quality chocolate love 🍫💖
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
My belated Christmas present to myself - a new Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser - and made my first cup today. Gave my brother my original version (now 5 years old) so sharing the quality chocolate love 🍫💖
Spoiled with a little bit of luxury for Christmas from wonderful Raz 🩷
It's a Hotel Chocolat velvetiser and it makes utterly perfect hot chocolates 🥰
It's a Hotel Chocolat velvetiser and it makes utterly perfect hot chocolates 🥰
December 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Spoiled with a little bit of luxury for Christmas from wonderful Raz 🩷
It's a Hotel Chocolat velvetiser and it makes utterly perfect hot chocolates 🥰
It's a Hotel Chocolat velvetiser and it makes utterly perfect hot chocolates 🥰
But the velvetiser….
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December 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
But the velvetiser….
Just smashed the Hotel Chocolat sale for next years Velvetiser sachets. Even though I still have four boxes downstairs…I will not learn.
December 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Just smashed the Hotel Chocolat sale for next years Velvetiser sachets. Even though I still have four boxes downstairs…I will not learn.
Not to be decadent as fuck but double cream & chocolate in a hotel chocolat velvetiser = 😱
Probably should have used a little milk or warmed the cream gently before hand so it did a better job of melting but for a first run it's amazing AND the height of luxury.
Probably should have used a little milk or warmed the cream gently before hand so it did a better job of melting but for a first run it's amazing AND the height of luxury.
December 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Not to be decadent as fuck but double cream & chocolate in a hotel chocolat velvetiser = 😱
Probably should have used a little milk or warmed the cream gently before hand so it did a better job of melting but for a first run it's amazing AND the height of luxury.
Probably should have used a little milk or warmed the cream gently before hand so it did a better job of melting but for a first run it's amazing AND the height of luxury.
If drinking a shit tonne of Baileys isn't getting you fat and drunk enough this Christmas, may I suggest you get a velvetiser and add booze to the drinks
December 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If drinking a shit tonne of Baileys isn't getting you fat and drunk enough this Christmas, may I suggest you get a velvetiser and add booze to the drinks