3 h. ago Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser 2.0 review: The Velvetiser is back with a brand new design and cold drink option

The Velvetiser 2.0 is Hotel Chocolat's newest version of its cult hot chocolate maker. With this latest model, the brand has significantly upgraded the design and added a cold drink option

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1 week ago The Spanish camping brand that’s big on nature immersion, cool design and creature comforts

A site in the pine-clad hills of Andalucía is part of a chain that seeks to connect with nature and outdoor adventure while offering a stylish glamping experienceA few years ago, camping with friends, I watched in awe as Becky set up her pitch. While the rest of us were stringing out guy ropes on tents as glamorous as giant cagoules, she arrived with a bell tent, duvets instead of sleeping bags, sheepskin rugs and vintage folding chairs. For all the talk of breathability, practicality and “high performance” gear, it was Becky’s tent we all wanted to sleep in. In the years since, I have never quite achieved her level of camping chic – until this summer, when I discovered the innovative Spanish camping brand Kampaoh.It all began back in 2016, when Kampaoh CEO Salvador Lora and his partner were backpacking in the Dominican Republic. One night they came across a campsite with pre-erected tents within which were mattresses and blankets. “We were in the middle of nature, surrounded by pea...

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2 w. ago The Hotel Chocolat velvetiser gets a major switch up – here’s my honest review

The chocolatier has added cold drinking chocolate to its repertoire

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2 w. ago I tested dark chocolate from Tesco, Asda, Lidl and more — one is better than Lindt

Can supermarket own brands compare to Lindt, Green and Blacks, Hotel Chocolat and Tony's Chocolonely?

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3 w. ago Inside Manchester's new Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Cafe with molten chocolate on tap

The flagship store is a first for the luxury chocolatier and cacao grower

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