A member Merkel's international network of chocolate connoisseurs was able to procure hot chocolate from Paul.a.Young in the UK. This is was presented to Merkel on Christmas day. The mix was Aztec spiced hot chocolate using 70% dark chocolate.
The instructions required adding 4 teaspoons of chocolate powder to a small amount of boiling water to make a paste. Then it was to topped up with more hot water. Merkel to chose to add milk because he likes a creamy hot chocolate.
The drink rich and spicy. The spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamon) were evident because some floated on the top which was a decorative touch. The spice was stronger than some spiced hot chocolates and had a good chocolate flavour.
Hot Chocolate: Dark Desires
This is a blog about drinking chocolate and follows the life of Merkel Marmaduke through the cafes of Adelaide, SA and elsewhere, while he searches for the ultimate hot chocolate. Check this blog out for hot chocolate reviews, hot chocolate news and a whole lot of nonsense about finding a good hot chocolate. This blog can be accessed from the ChocAdelaide Android app.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Red Cacao Belgian
Merkel and Myrtle returned to the Red Cacao in Stirling recently. This time Merkel was keen to try the Belgian hot chocolate after being impressed by the single origin hot chocolate last time. The hot chocolate was served in a mug with a complementary piece of chocolate. It was topped with a forth and chocolate shavings. It was served on a wooden platter. Merkel chose to have a goji berry protein ball with the drink.
This was a creamy hot chocolate with a unmistakable Belgian chocolate flavour. This was very pleasant and well presented. It cost seven dollars.
Arena Coffee and Juice Lab
Arena is a still in the Citi Centre arcade off Rundle Mall. Citi Centre is set up like a food hall with many table serving the surrounding food stalls.
The hot chocolate is served only in takeaway cups. But the drink has good creaminess and froth and a liberal amount of chocolate. It is a fairly sweet drink but is probably the best available in the Citi Centre. The cost was $3.50 for the medium size.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Red Cacao
I think I have a new favourite Hot Chocolate Venue. It is Red Cacao in Stirling. This is a chocolate shop and cafe which
doubles as dessert bar on Friday nights.
Myrtle and I visited there recently for lunch. It is a little shop back from the main road in
the Stirling shopping centre (Shop 3, 41 Mount Barker Rd). It has a limited range for savouries and
desserts but the main reason for visiting are the coffees, chocolates and of
course hot chocolates. The surroundings were comfortable and the service was friendly.
I had a number of Belgian hot chocolate to choose from
including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, orange and chilli flavour, but my
choice was the dark Peru single origin hot chocolate. A mug cost $7.00 and cup cost $3.50. It was served on wooden board with a
complimentary ganache. The drink was
topped with a light froth and some chocolate flakes. The hot chocolate was dark, unsweet, creamy
and delicious.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Hudsons at Damien on Fisher
There is a new Hudsons
at the Living Choice retirement village at 123 Fisher Street Unley. This is open to the public seven days a
week. It shares the accommodation with
the Damien on Fisher restaurant. The
cafe is in the impressive foyer of Living Choice.
This Hudsons provided proper glasses or cups for diners rather than just take-away cups. Drinks are available in small,
regular and large sizes. The cost was $3.80 for a regular size. I have been a
couple of times now and the presentation was different both times. First time
the drink was provided in a cup and more recently a tall glass with a handle
and marshmallows. Their Belgian flavour
dark chocolate is excellent and the drink is rich and frothy.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Bean and Gone
Bean
and Gone is a new coffee shop at 241 Street Unley. They have renovated the old Pulteney
Street Cafe so that it is unrecognisable.
The plaster has been chipped away and the bricks of this old building
have been exposed giving the cafe a rustic but classy feel.
The hot chocolate came in a glass and saucer. The drink was decorated with intricate latte
art and came with a marshmallow. This
was a rich and frothy drink and cost $4.00.
Ambrosini’s
Ambrosini’s is a fine dining North Italian style restaurant. It is located at 136 Magill Road
Norwood. This is a bright comfortable
restaurant. The food is good and the
service is attentive.
The hot chocolate was described as “Cioccolata Calda” thick hot chocolate. Merkel had expectations that this would be a
thick Italian hot chocolate like those available at Cibo. Unfortunately it was just a good standard
conventional hot chocolate. It was still
rich and creamy but not the thick variety. The cost was $5.50.
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