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Every tasting is a sensual experience. Seduces with the scent of exotic spices.

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Hot Chocolate Spicy, Fazenda Vera Cruz — 300g

CHF 29.50
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Every moment of tasting is a moment of happiness. Exudes aromas with a tart, fresh note.

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Hot Chocolate, Fazenda Vera Cruz — 300g

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Every moment of tasting is a moment of happiness. Beguiling aromas of fresh fruit notes and delicate roasted aromas.

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Hot Pure Cacao, Tesoro Escondido — 230g

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Luxurious moments with Laflor's Hot Chocolate

For a long time, high-quality drinking chocolates were something that was missing in our product range. But the waiting, testing and experimenting has paid off! The new exquisite hot cacao drinks are available in three varieties: Hot Chocolate 70% and Hot Chocolate Spicy 70% with cacao from Fazenda Vera Cruz in Brazil, and Hot Pure Cacao 100% with cacao from Tesoro Escondido in Ecuador. Their uncompromising quality and the origin of the cacao beans from premium cacao-growing areas is what makes these sustainable cacao drinks so special. All products deliver an intense and pure taste experience, although the 70%-Hot Chocolate is slightly sweeter and has a fresher flavor due to its lower cacao content. This makes it more suitable for people who find the roasted aromas and fruity notes of pure cacao drinking chocolate a bit too bitter (at least for now). The luxurious hot chocolates are perfect for anyone who appreciates the authentic flavor of premium cacao but doesn't want to settle for the standard chocolate milk they grew up with. They promise an unforgettable moment of deliciousness that you won't want to miss, especially on cold days!

Flavor Profile of Our Drinking Chocolates

The exceptional quality of our sustainable drinking chocolates begins with the carefully selected cacao beans that come from the best growing areas in the world. Each variety tells the story of its origin and the sustainable farming methods that support both the environment and the local community. Discover the delicious flavors of our Fazenda Vera Cruz and Tesoro Escondido hot chocolates.

Fazenda Vera Cruz Drinking Chocolate

The cacao beans used for Fazenda Vera Cruz drinking chocolate come from Bahia, Brazil. They cultivate the Cacao Superior de Bahia variety, which is indigenous to the region. This farm is committed to organic and agroforestry agriculture, which allows the cacao to flourish in harmony with the environment instead of in monocultures. This cultivation method gives the high-quality chocolate an eccentric, fresh aroma with a slight bitterness and subtle notes of raisins.

Tesoro Escondido Drinking Chocolate

The cacao for Tesoro Escondido Drinking Chocolate comes from the nature reserve of the same name in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. In this region, families have founded a farmers' cooperative that cultivates first-class Nacional, Criollo and Trinitario cacao in the shade of native trees using agroforestry methods. The pure drinking cacao without sugar is a real highlight: it tastes intense, with notes of dark berries, and is pleasantly smooth – a real cacao delight.

Preparation: Tips for the perfect cup of hot chocolate

We recommend using one heaped tablespoon (15 g) per 100 ml of liquid for both cacao drinks. The sustainable drinking chocolate is particularly tasty when made in a milk frother, but rather than using milk, as some of us may be accustomed to from our childhood, we recommend using water. The consistency is different, but the taste is very pure and allows you to experience the joy of tasting cacao in its purest form. If you like, you can add some form of sweetener, such as birch sugar, honey or agave syrup. At the end of the day, however, it doesn't really matter how you prepare your drinking chocolate, there are many ways to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, including preparing it with milk or a plant-based alternative! However, it's safe to say that sharing a cup of hot chocolate with your loved ones will make the experience so much more enjoyable, especially on cold and gloomy days!

Our sustainable drinking chocolates

Laflor puts a strong emphasis on sustainability and the ethical sourcing of fairly traded cacao. We purchase the cacao beans for our sustainable drinking chocolates directly from our smallholder farmers in Ecuador and Brazil, who receive fair prices as well as support for environmentally friendly organic agriculture. Obtaining an organic certificate is often difficult for smallholder farmers. Through our frequent visits and close cooperation, however, we ensure that all farms operate and cultivate in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. This is why the Laflor chocolate manufactory in Zurich is certified organic overall, despite the fact that not all chocolates officially bear the organic seal.

Sustainability measures:

  • Organic farming: The Fazenda Vera Cruz in Brazil practices agroforestry and preserves protected forest areas to improve biodiversity.
  • Nature reserves: The cacao from Tesoro Escondido in Ecuador is grown in an ASOPROTESCO nature reserve.
  • Environmentally friendly transportation: The cacao beans are transported to Europe in container ships and the ready-made drinking chocolates are packaged in environmentally friendly containers.
  • Recyclable packaging: The packaging is 100% recyclable: the lid is made of aluminium, the can is made of cardboard.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shelf life of the drinking chocolate powder?

The drinking chocolate powder has a shelf life of 12 months.

Does the hot chocolate contain allergens or gluten?

The Hot Pure Cacao contains only cacao and cacao butter. The Hot Chocolate also contains some sugar. That said, there is always the possibility that our products may contain traces of milk, gluten and nuts.

Is it possible to enjoy the hot drinking chocolate cold?

Yes, you can also enjoy the hot drinking chocolate cold. But you should first dissolve the chocolate in some hot liquid to melt it properly. Once the chocolate is completely melted, you can add cold liquid or let the mixture cool down to make a refreshing, cold drinking chocolate.

Is Laflor planning to launch new varieties of drinking chocolate?

Yes, Laflor is planning to launch new varieties of drinking chocolates. In September 2024, for example, we launched the first flavored drinking chocolate!

What is the difference between drinking chocolate and cacao?

The drinking chocolate has a 70% cacao content and also contains cacao butter and sugar. The drinking cacao is made from 100% cacao and contains some cacao butter. The two products therefore differ in their cacao content and consequently also in their intensity, taste and consistency.

Where can I find this drinking chocolate?

Like all our other chocolate, the product is available on our website. If you would like to taste the two drinks ready-made, you can find them in Zurich in the Schwarzenbach Schokolade & Espresso Bar, Münstergasse 19, or in the Hegifret coffee window on Hegibachplatz, Forchstrasse 103.

Hot Chocolate by laflor

Discover the premium hot chocolate from laflor, made from high-quality cacao and organic ingredients. Our drinking chocolates are produced fairly and sustainably and contain zero additives. Try the delicious varieties from our online store now and enjoy the full flavor.

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