19 h. ago I tested a £150 instant hot chocolate against Costa, Starbucks and 4 other brands — 1 came out on top

As the cold wintry nights have truly begun, most Brits will be heading out to grab their favourite brand of instant hot chocolate from their local supermarket. But which one is the best?

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46 h. ago The 'enchanted festive forest' in a London hotel with a magical hot chocolate room service trolley

The 'enchanted festive forest' in a London hotel with a magical hot chocolate room service trolley  Surrey Live

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5 d. ago Which? taste test reveals the best luxury hot chocolates on the market

Consumer experts Which? sipped their way through more than 700 cups to find the best-tasting hot chocolates.

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6 d. ago Salter gadget hailed a 'game changer' for anyone who drinks hot chocolate slashed to less than £15 in Black Friday deal

Perfect for whipping up barista-quality beverages both hot and cold, the Hot Chocolate Maker can produce hot chocolates, velvety lattes and foamy cappuccinos

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8 d. ago "Best night ever": A Bailey's hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows and a gorgeous nighttime walk

A magical night is to be found in Greater Manchester

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9 d. ago Winter Wonderland prices as Baileys hot chocolate will set you back £11.50

Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 and we've got the full list of food and drink prices from the Bavarian Village, Apres Ski Party Funhouse and more

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1 week ago I found a hot chocolate maker that rivals Hotel Chocolat's £100 Velvetiser for £15

It's normally £70 full-price, but savvy shoppers who deal stack can get it for less than £15 this weekend

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1 week ago Salter hot chocolate maker worth £70 plummets to £15 in double deal

The Salter device is perfect for whipping up hot chocolates, creamy lattes and frothy cappuccinos

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1 week ago How real is the hot chocolate in your cupboard? Some supermarket jars have less than 10% cocoa while others are the real deal

In the UK, to legally be called 'drinking chocolate' there must be a minimum of 25 per cent chocolate solid. Here's the ones that do.

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1 week ago Is the hot chocolate in your cupboard FAKE? Some supermarket jars have less than 10% cocoa while others are the real deal

In the UK, to legally be called 'drinking chocolate' there must be a minimum of 25 per cent chocolate solid. Here's the ones that do.

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1 week ago These 'soft' jumpers look straight out of an apres ski chalet and they’re 40% off

When the temperatures drop and the hot chocolates start flowing, there’s one thing every wardrobe needs - good-quality knitwear. And for anyone after cosy layers that look as good as they feel, British brand TOG24 has just dropped some brilliant early Black Friday deals.

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1 week ago You can save £30 on Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser ahead of Black Friday – here’s how

The sale could be your chance to bag a discount on the viral hot chocolate maker

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1 week ago How to save £30 on Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser ahead of Black Friday

The sale could be your chance to bag a discount on the viral hot chocolate maker

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2 w. ago ITV Coronation Street viewers left in disbelief as James Bailey reveals his age

Coronation Street fans were left stunned on Monday night when James Bailey revealed his real age on the ITV soap, as they were convinced he was much older

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2 w. ago Forest and lakeside beauty spot just an hour from Cardiff looks great even in winter and has lovely café

This scenic spot is still pretty in winter and has a lovely cafe selling hot chocolate and homemade sausage rolls

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3 w. ago Easy mountain bike trail where you’ll spot a spooky castle, wildlife and a historic abbey

I love a great bike ride, even in the chilly winter months, when you can wrap up, hit the trails, and enjoy a hot chocolate

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3 w. ago ‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks• Tell us about a stay in a historic building – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherInnsbruck offers lots of options for a winter holiday. I found it’s a place where you don’t have to hurtle down ski slopes or dance like crazy at après-ski parties. In fact I was amazed when I took the 20-minute cable car from the city centre up 2,000 metres to an area where locals were sitting in deckchairs on the snow reading books and sipping hot chocolate in the strong Tirolean sunshine. You can ski to your heart’s content on slopes just half an hour from the famous Imperial Palace in the city centre. The city authorities provide some guided free walks and winter activities, including a cross-country skiing taster if you have a Welcome Card provided by your hotel. Then again, you can just sit and sample strong Austrian coffee or Gerschtnsuppe (soup with barle...

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3 w. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for ginger biscuit s’mores | The sweet spot

Add an international flavour to Bonfire Night with these gooey American campfire favourites that also work well under a hot grillWhat’s Bonfire Night without some toasty, gooey marshmallows? And it’s only right to have them in a s’more, the American classic that’s also now part of the festivities over on this side of the pond. Digestive biscuits are typically the go-to, but I like to add extra flavour, depth and texture by using ginger oaty biscuits instead. These are quick to put together and don’t require any chilling. Ideally, the s’mores would be made over a real fire, but a blowtorch or hot grill will do the job, too. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fighting the winter blues? Here are some of the best hot chocolate spots in London

Fighting the winter blues? Here are some of the best hot chocolate spots in London  Stylist

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3 w. ago Boy, 10, suffers severe burns after he was hit by fireball while toasting marshmallows over a restaurant's fire pit

The child was toasting the sweet treat with his sister at Monterey Jack's in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, when a 16-year-old waitress poured liquid fuel over the structure.

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