Hot Chocolate of the Day: Venchi's Hot Chocolate with Milk

I am back in California again! Yes! I enjoyed Venchi's Hot Chocolate with Milk from Italy before my departure to the golden state. However, I only had time to send out a quick tweet before my travels began.

One of the benefits of owning a store with an array of delicious hot chocolates is being able to sample them all. The Venchi hot chocolates are seasonal and, of course to non-hot chocolate aficionados, we are out of season. Clearly, this is nonsense! Nevertheless, the Venchi Hot Chocolate with Milk is made of 22% cacao and has a rich brown color. Unlike the traditional milk hot chocolates served here in the US, the deep color clearly shows the variance in what Americas and Europeans think is milk hot chocolate.

After the first sip, you can clearly tell this is not your typical milk hot chocolate. With a hint of sweetness, this hot chocolate would be appreciated by those that enjoy 70% or more chocolate beverages.

Would I indulge in this milk hot chocolate again? Surely! Make sure you do not eat something sweet simultaneously. A sweet or overly sweet item will cancel out the simple flavor of this hot chocolate.