Hot Chocolate 250g
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Mugs of Willie's Cacao hot chocolate with whipped cream and brownie with Willie's Cacao branding on a warm-toned background.
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Hot Chocolate 250g

Rich dark drinking chocolate | 52% cocoa

Discover our multi award winning hot chocolate. Totally pure and bursting with flavour, made from simply fine single estate cacao and raw cane sugar. 

£8.65
Variant
Hot Chocolate 1kg Hot Chocolate 250g
Description

Totally pure and bursting with flavour, it is made with one of the world’s great single estate cacaos. This is what gives it its incredible richness and depth of flavour whether you are making hot or cold drinks.

It is 100% natural, containing only two ingredients, cacao and raw cane sugar. I make it from the bean with the same uncompromising commitment to quality as with our chocolate.

The beans get a light roast, and then we conche for up to 21 days until the flavour is perfect. Finally we press out some of the butter and mill it into a powder with the raw cane sugar.

Awards
The Guardian Best Overall Hot Chocolate, 2026. Wonderfully complex chocolate with real depth.

The Independent Best Hot Chocolate, 2018

The Independent Best Vegan Hot Chocolate, 2022

Silver SOFI Award Hot Beverages, Speciality Food Association USA, 2020

Energy, 1669 kJ / 398 kcal
Fat, 11.3g
- of which: Saturates, 6.7g
Carbohydrate, 53.2g
- of which: Sugars, 47.8g
Protein, 12.3g
Salt, 0.2g

Only Natural Ingredients

Ingredients: Cocoa Solids 52% minimum. Cacao powder, raw cane sugar

Allergens

Free from soya and gluten. May contain nuts.

Orders placed by 8.30am GMT Monday – Friday excluding bank holidays, are usually dispatched within 1-2 working days. The warehouse does not dispatch on weekends or bank holidays. To work out when your parcel will arrive, you need to add on the delivery time of your chosen service. 

The weight of your parcel is calculated as the total weight of the individual products plus the weight of the outer shipping packaging. We may split orders into more than one parcel.  

For security, hampers are always sent specially via DPD delivery.
Our fine cacaos have incredible purity and depth of flavour. Each one is quite unique. ​
For the finest flavours we take about 3 weeks to make the chocolate at low temperatures. ​
We believe that the finest flavours come from the finest ingredients.​
We buy direct from the farmers with whom we have long term partnerships.​

How will you make yours?

HOWEVER YOU MAKE IT, FROTH!

It was my first miraculous taste of hot chocolate made from the beans at El Tesoro, my farm high in the Venezuelan cloud forest, that first opened my eyes. Sitting on the mountainside we ground the beans and added water and a touch of cane sugar. When I tasted that purity of flavour and felt the burst of energy I realised the world had lost touch with what real chocolate is.

So hot chocolate is something very close to my heart. I think that is the same for many people. It evokes precious childhood memories, getting cosy on cold winter days and treats by the fire.

 If I had to give one tip, it would be Always Froth. The Aztecs did this by pouring their chocolate from vessel to vessel from a great height. For us it is easier. Whatever ingredients you are using, put them in a liquidiser or use an electric whisk. This allows the cocoa butter to make your drink lusciously thick and creamy.

Four ceramic mugs with Willie's Cacao artisan hot chocolate on a rustic tray

Energy Boost

Boost your energy and sense of wellbeing with daily hot chocolates made from 100% cacao frothed with hot water and a touch of sugar until creamy.
Rich & Creamy

Rich & Creamy

Whisk hot milk with hot chocolate powder or chocolate drops if you enjoy licking the remains at the end of the cup. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate. ​
A white ceramic mug filled with a dark brown hot chocolate, cocoa drink, topped with a cinnamon stick, set on a rustic wooden table with cinnamon sticks, star anise, cocoa beans, and a brass coffee pot in the background.

Aztec Style

The origin of hot chocolate as we know it. Mix things up with some spices. Add some chilli powder Aztec style, or infuse your milk with a stick of cinnamon. ​
Cacao Tea

Cacao Tea

When you are wanting the chocolate taste but to keep it light. Steep our cocoa tea in hot water and catch the delicate notes of the cacao. ​
Verified Customer

Wow! It's delicious just smooth liquid chocolate...Would definitely recommend to anyone.....!!

Verified Customer

This hot chocolate is a game changer. Hands down, THE most delicious hot chocolate I've ever had! It's like drinking pure rich melted chocolate... and when it's hot out, blitz it in the nutribullet with some icecubes for the best chocolate milkshake around!



Frequently asked questions

For the best flavour and texture, store your Willie’s Cacao chocolate in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, ideally between 15–18°C. Keep it away from strong-smelling foods, as chocolate can absorb surrounding aromas. Avoid storing chocolate in the fridge, as moisture and temperature changes can affect its texture and appearance, sometimes causing a white bloom on the surface. If your kitchen is particularly warm, refrigerate chocolate in an airtight container and allow it to return to room temperature before opening. Properly stored chocolate will retain its delicious flavour and quality for longer.

Allergen information can be found on individual product pages and on the packaging of Willie’s Cacao products. We recommend checking the full ingredients list and allergen declarations before purchasing, particularly if you have a food allergy or intolerance. If you need further information about a specific product or potential cross-contamination, please contact our customer service team before ordering.

All of my products are gluten and soya free. Willie’s Cacao offers a range of chocolate with different ingredients, so we recommend checking the individual product descriptions and ingredient lists to find options suitable for dietary restrictions such as vegetarian or vegan diets.

Yes! Willie’s Cacao chocolate makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and other special occasions. You can place an order and have your chosen chocolate gifts delivered directly to the recipient, making it easy to share the pleasure of exceptional chocolate with someone special. Explore our range of chocolate bars, truffles and assorted chocolate gifts to find the perfect present. Please check our delivery information at checkout for available delivery options and any gift messaging services.

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