I could think of nothing better than putting my feet up, getting cozy on the couch and indulging in a perfectly brewed scrumptious Gourmet Hot Chocolate. To me this is the definition of ‘pure indulgence’. I am yet to meet a person who does not take pleasure in eating good chocolate. My chocolate obsession takes me a step further… I take just as much pleasure in drinking my chocolate as I do in eating it. So what comprises a good hot chocolate?

First and foremost, the quality of the chocolate needs to be good. Purchasing the best chocolate possible is the way to go. I am not particularly fussy as to whether it is powder, pieces of chocolate or syrup, it is more about the quality and I am always aiming for the best. Depending on how sweet you like your Gourmet Hot Chocolate you may like to sweeten it with a little sugar. Occasionally I like to add a little vanilla, this is a great variation and if you haven’t tried it before I highly recommend you add a dash. We are now down to the milk – full fat or no fat? I personally prefer to go with full fat, the creamier the better. In fact adding a dollop of fresh cream really makes this drink for me. The temperature of the milk is also important – not too hot and definitely not cold, warm is best. Be especially careful not to burn your milk. Apply all these little principles and you will be treating yourself to heaven in a mug!

I have recently become a huge fan of chocolates for gifts. With chocolates you completely eliminate the usual problem of possibly giving someone something that they already have. Well they might already have some, but you can never have too much chocolate. Bundle together a variety of different and delicious chocolates including milk, dark and white. Be sure to go with gourmet varieties, for example an array of different truffles. Find a Gourmet Hot Chocolate that you love and possibly a few accessories such as hot chocolate mugs or even a recipe book including ideas on how to cook with chocolate or how to make a heavenly drinking chocolate. Together these few products can create a gorgeous gourmet chocolate gift basket that anyone would love.