In November 2022 Islands Chocolate released their much anticipated Islands Hot Chocolate Powder. They kept things simple, pairing 45% unrefined Caribbean cocoa with homegrown British sugar and a sprinkling of sea salt, letting the natural flavours of the cocoa sing through.
Create the prefect hot chocolate with Islands Chocolate
For an 8oz cup you will need:
20g Islands Chocolate hot chocolate powder
28ml/1 fl oz boiling water
170ml/6 fl oz milk (dairy or alternative)
Method: Barista, Latte Art
Scoop the Islands Hot Chocolate Powder into a milk pitcher
Dose with a splash of hot water and mix to create a smooth paste
In a separate jug, steam your milk to latte milk texture
Pour the milk over the paste, using a circular motion. Bring the milk closer to the cup to create latte art
Method: Barista, Straight Steam
Pour the milk into a jug and scoop in the Islands Hot Chocolate Powder
Heat with a steam wand
Method: At Home
Place your Islands Hot Chocolate Powder and milk into a jug
Pour in a splash of boiling water in to make a smooth paste
Gradually pour in your cold milk, stirring constantly to make a smooth chocolate milk
Heat the chocolate milk in a microwave or on the hob
You can find the full Islands Chocolate range on Foodchain today!