Does anyone know aything about chocolate shot machines? are they any good?!
Does anyone know aything about chocolate shot machines? are they any good?
Answers:
G'day Angelface8074,
Thank you for your question.
They have been promoted heavily recently in the media. I understand that they originate in Italy. It is said to be like expresso coffee. It can take up to 30 minutes to prepare large batches of chocolate but it will hopefully be worth the wait.
I have attached some sources for your reference.
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Drinking Chocolate machine
http://www.webmdm.com/drinking%20chocola...
Chocolate shot machine
http://www.chocolatefonduefountains.com/...
Chocolate Hot Shot machine
http://www.espressoparts.com/product/bec...
Italian syrups
http://www.italiansyrups.com/category/it...
Drinking Chocolate
is designed for mixing and dispensing an espresso like Italian hot chocolate “shot”; thick hot chocolate latte’.
Serve as a dessert or aperitif. Mix with coffee, coffee syrups or alcoholic beverages. Create an incredible Irish Coffee or Chocolate Martini.
The Chocolate Shot Machine? is the secret to a perfect cup of chocolate Every Time!
A using controlled indirect heat and a circulating dasher, The Chocolate Shot? stirs and tempers a extraordinary thick and rich drinking chocolate. Constructed of shock-proof non-toxic poly carbonate. Liquid storage dispenser is removable even when full. Faucet is removable for easy cleaning.
In the world of chocolate, what's old is new
Long before chocolate was eaten, it was served and enjoyed as a drink. The Maya drank 'chocolatl' made from roasted cocoa beans, water and a little spice. Montezuma shared it with the Spaniards. Hernan Cortes wrote a letter to the King of Spain calling chocolate "The divine drink which builds up resistance & fights fatigue".
Europeans and South Americans have enjoyed drinking chocolate for centuries. In the USA drinking chocolate is usually recognized as milk mixed with cocoa powder; gritty and not very satisfying. Unlike "Swiss Miss" cocoa or "Nestles' Quick" and milk, drinking chocolate is like...... DRINKING CHOCOLATE!
With Starbucks' introduction of "Chantico", US consumers are re-discovering "chocolatl" (drinking chocolate). Preparation combines a blend of real melted chocolate, high quality powdered cocoa, milk or cream, sweeteners and spices or flavorings. Many (including Starbucks) serve drinking chocolate using powdered mixes which must be prepared. Once the mix is in liquid form it is generally heated and frothed using a cappuccino machine. Unfortunately that results in the one consistent criticism; inconsistent preparation. An unsatisfactory cup is usually due to insufficient heating and mixing. Proper temperature is key regardless of the mix used. Even the best drinking chocolate mixes come across the palate as gritty if served at too low a temperature and frothing will never give a consistent serving temperature.
Enter "The Chocolate Shot?" or Chocolatera'
Simple Setup and Operation: We will setup the machine for you.
Because the drinking chocolate experience can vary depending on the knowledge and skill of the preparer, this machine uses a dual thermostat to maintain proper temperature (around 95-100° F is most pleasing) and a dasher to slowly agitate the 1 liter container of liquid chocolate. A proper serving temperature and the gentle tempering of the chocolate by the rotating dasher ensures a smooth rich drinking chocolate experience with every cup.
To top off the perfect cup of drinking chocolate, once it has been dispensed from the Chocolate Shot Machine, use a molinillo to froth the drink. A molinillo (pronounced "moh-lee-NEE-oh") is a Mexican "whisk". Made of wood and spun by rolling between the hands it froths the perfectly heated chocolate drink.
This wonderful Italian machine is designed expressly for drinking chocolate. The Chocolate Shot? is not a complicated device. It simply tempers and heats the chocolate consistently dispensing the most delicious chocolate beverage you'll ever taste. An additional feature of The Chocolate Shot? is the beverage container, holding the dasher and chocolate, can be removed and refrigerated for next day use.
Drinking Chocolate or sipping chocolate is the Next Big Thing for Dessert Bars, Coffee Shops, Elegant Buffets, Martini Bars, pastry shops and caterers.
chocolate fondue fountainsDesigned for mixing and dispensing an espresso like Italian hot chocolate “shot”; thick hot chocolate latte’.
Serve as a dessert or aperitif. Mix with coffee, coffee syrups or alcoholic beverages. Create an incredible Irish Coffee or Chocolate Martini.
chocolate fondue fountainsThe Chocolate Shot Machine? is the secret to a perfect cup of chocolate Every Time!
Featuring thermostatically controlled indirect heat and a circulating dasher, The Chocolate Shot? stirs and tempers a extraordinary thick and rich drinking chocolate. Constructed of shock-proof non-toxic poly carbonate. Liquid storage dispenser is removable even when full. Removable faucet for easy cleaning.
The Chocolate Shot - La Chocolatera'
A Deliciously rich and thick chocolate drink
Chocolate drinks "TNBT" (The Next Big Thing) for Dessert Bars, Coffee Shops, Elegant Buffets, Martini Bars.
Chocolate fondue fountains, designed for mixing and dispensing an espresso like thick Italian hot chocolate "shot"; thick hot chocolate latte.
Serve as a dessert or aperitif. Mix with Alcoholic beverages for an incredible Irish Coffee or Chocolate Martini.
The circulating paddle in the dispenser stirs and tempers this extraordinary thick and rich hot chocolate drink. The body on this unit is constructed of shock-proof non-toxic poly carbonate. The Chocolate Shot's liquid storage dispenser is easily removable even when full and features a femovable faucet spout for ease of cleaning.
The only NSF approved Hot Chocolate Machine available at the time.
UL Listed
Chocolatera fondue dispensers available in 110/120 volt only
Designed for hot chocolate, these versatile hot liquid dispensers are great for just about anything including pancake syrup, warmed holiday wines, hot specialty bar beverages and much more.
The Chocolate Shot (La Chocolatera') - The Next Big Thing..
Everyone who has been to a SCAA or CoffeeFest event the last few years may have noticed a number of exhibitors selling Thick Italian Hot Chocolate. Until recently the only way sell or display the stuff was in one of those huge, gaudy chocolate fountains. Things are about to change.
EspressoParts.com is among the first to be able to offer the only NSF approved 110V Hot Chocolate Dispensing Machine available at the time. The Chocolate Shot or La Chocolatera is worth a good look and some serious contemplation. As cafe and coffee house owners, equipment and a product like this can give you a leg up on the competition in your area.
The applications in a coffee shop for a traditional European treat like this are as endless as your imagination. From flavoring your mochas with the fresh made chocolate to providing a warm sweet chocolate dip for your baked goods. Drink it straight up or caffinate it with a double shot of espresso just about anything is possible. Serve it as a dessert or aperitif or you can even use it as an bar mixer and make the best chocolate martinis around :-)