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Will post some tips from last thread
Don't forget to register for the 12 month warranty, you'll get a code for a free packet of biscuits! Works fine if you've bought from this eBayer.
hotelchocolat.com/uk/velvetiser-warranty.html?utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=3001042:digidip&utm_content=10&utm_term=UKNetwork&ranMID=43303&ranEAID=hL3Qp0zRBOc&ranSiteID=hL3Qp0zRBOc-3k8ajTro65.BA_WVaLN9uQ
For those wondering of what chocolate to use:
Official ones are quite expensive but sometimes deals crop up, many people suggested to finely grate / chop your favourite chocolate for it.
There's also quite a few 1KG chocolate flake bags on amazon etc if using the correct amount of chocolate (as indicated by hotel chocolat this is 35g) these bags work out at about 45P a serving for reference hotel chocolats own is ~£1.30
Powder was also a suggestion to use but hotel chocolats website says not to use it as it can create "hot spots" but a lot of users seem to have used them with no problem whether it's worth the risk or not I'm not sure, personally I'm going to stick to grated stuff
Chocolate callets have been suggested however I would break these down aswell as from one video it had a bad affect on the whisking mechanism (sound wise) so best bet is to pulse them in a blender, put them in a bag and bash them etc etc until they are finely broken down. This also works out pretty cheap at 40p a serving (edited)
Don't forget to register for the 12 month warranty, you'll get a code for a free packet of biscuits! Works fine if you've bought from this eBayer.
hotelchocolat.com/uk/velvetiser-warranty.html?utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=3001042:digidip&utm_content=10&utm_term=UKNetwork&ranMID=43303&ranEAID=hL3Qp0zRBOc&ranSiteID=hL3Qp0zRBOc-3k8ajTro65.BA_WVaLN9uQ
For those wondering of what chocolate to use:
Official ones are quite expensive but sometimes deals crop up, many people suggested to finely grate / chop your favourite chocolate for it.
There's also quite a few 1KG chocolate flake bags on amazon etc if using the correct amount of chocolate (as indicated by hotel chocolat this is 35g) these bags work out at about 45P a serving for reference hotel chocolats own is ~£1.30
Powder was also a suggestion to use but hotel chocolats website says not to use it as it can create "hot spots" but a lot of users seem to have used them with no problem whether it's worth the risk or not I'm not sure, personally I'm going to stick to grated stuff
Chocolate callets have been suggested however I would break these down aswell as from one video it had a bad affect on the whisking mechanism (sound wise) so best bet is to pulse them in a blender, put them in a bag and bash them etc etc until they are finely broken down. This also works out pretty cheap at 40p a serving (edited)
With instructions included to get the best out of it.
"The Velvetiser is an indulgence – it’s probably not something you’ll use every day. But as a treat on a weekend or as a pick-me-up on a winter evening it really hits the mark."
Reviewed when it was over £100...
Pros
- High-quality product
- Looks great with a choice of three colours
- Makes wonderful hot chocolate
- Range of different flavours available
- Easy to use
- Quick and easy to clean
ConsSome good ideas to keep future costs down / reasonable...
"The price per drink is £1.20 [using their flake products]. The equivalent drink in a Hotel Chocolat cafe is £3.50. But… the instant hot chocolate I usually use works out at 10-20p per cup.
Grate down a 30g bar of chocolate and you can have any flavour you like. I use this handy little grater to grind Caramac and other choccy bars. As Jonathan says in the comments below you can also buy chocolate chips from vendors to make your own flakes at a far cheaper price that Hotel Chocolat charge for their own branded flakes."
Their promo video...