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We tried 6 dupes for Hotel Chocolat’s £99.95 Velvetiser – Aldi’s £25 buy works great & B&M’s is even cheaper
Dec 17, 2024
One is also great for cappuccinos and milkshakes
NOTHING perks up a winter's day like a silky smooth cup of hot chocolate.
But you no longer have to put up with a few teaspoons of powder mixed with hot water or milk to get your fix.
Here, writer Lynsey Hope puts both gadgets to the test alongside five other budget-friendly rivals…
Hotel Chocolat The Velvetiser, £99.95, hotelchocolat.com
The original luxury hot chocolate machine has sold out numerous times since its launch in 2018 and is an influencer favourite.
When I give it a whirl, I can understand the hype.
It’s so easy to use - simply add chocolate, pour milk to the fill line and you have a cafe-standard drink in two-and-a-half minutes.
Cleaning is a doddle too. Refill with water, add a dash of washing up liquid and switch on again, before rinsing.
My only complaint is the size, producing one 200ml cup at a time, so you can’t do a family batch in one go.
Rating: 4/5
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Salter The Chocolatier Milk Frother Hot Chocolate Maker, £34.99, robertdyas.com
This gadget is slightly bigger than The Velvetiser, with a 240ml capacity - and a third of the price.
It’s also multi-purpose, able to froth milk for lattes and cappuccinos as well as cold drinks like frappes and milkshakes, with a user-friendly touch control panel.
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