Coffee people have espresso machines. Chocolate people have hot chocolate makers. 

A hot chocolate maker (or hot chocolate machine) might sound fancy, but really it’s just the easiest way to make the best hot chocolate at home.

It starts with real chocolate flakes. Compared to powders, they win every time: richer flavour, smoother mouthfeel and that lingering cocoa finish. Crafted for taste, not convenience.

The convenience comes with your hot chocolate maker (or hot chocolate machine). It applies gentle heat and constant whisking so the flakes emulsify perfectly. No hotspots, no lumps, just that glossy ripple and cloud-smoothness, achieved with the press of a button.

This precision brings out the full flavour of your chocolate, from sweet white hot chocolate to richer dark vegan chocolate, keeping every cup perfectly balanced.

Yes, you can whisk by hand. But if you want cafe-consistency and the best hot chocolate on repeat, the hot chocolate maker earns its spot on your counter.

Note: Knoops flakes can replace Velvetiser sachets, so you’re free to enjoy our full range in any hot chocolate maker you choose.