Chocolate sauce - where ac I get it?

by **simonp** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:08 pm

I'm looking for a place to get chocolate suace for hot chcolate from.
As well as a good strong straight espresso, my girlfriend really likes hot chocolate. Up to now I've been using Grren & Blacks powder, but I understand that sauce is nicer.

Anyone know where I can get some without having to buy a dozen bottles?

Cheers,

SimonP

by **Steve** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:33 pm

I'll make some calls tomorrw Simon for you, I'm 99% sure I can get my hands on some or point you in the direction

by **Joey** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:52 pm

1) Take 2 ribs of your favorite chocolate
2) Put in a cup and cover with a little bit of milk
3) Put in microwave for one minute or more until soft
4) While themicrowave heats the chocolate, steam the rest of the milk you need to fill the cup very foamy
5) Take out the soft, hot chocolate, stirr in milk, and add the foamed milk

(with little nuts pieces is very fine to nibble between the sips)

That's REAL hot chocolate ;-)

Or order Ghirardelli's Chocolate Syrup here:
http://www.market-grounds.com/index_swf.html

Their chocolate sauce is delicious, even for a chocolate mocca. And I'm sure they send single bottles, too.

by **ianboughton** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:44 pm

Barry Callebaut, the biggest chocolate maker in the universe (you'd be surprised whose branded chocolates they make!) has just launched Choc-o-late, which is a liquid chocolate specifically for using in hot drinks. Coffee Community in Huddersfield has been devising recipes for it with espresso. If you're a coffee-trade person, ask Jenny Bray at Barry Callebaut in Banbury for a sample carton.
(Is this a legitimate post, or am I going to get flamed for supposedly promoting someone's product??!!!!)
-IanB

by **phil** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:10 pm

Calm down old chap. Useful information and the important point is it was solicited. Eeffoc can use that to maybe get some for TMC members, and other visitors may find the info useful.

Thank you Ian. Most helpful.

by **simonp** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:14 am

Thanks for all the info guys & gals.

I'll try your suggestion Joey sounds nice, but the sauce will be simpler for making one quickly.

Sorry Ian, not a trade person.

Thanks Effoc, helpfull as ever

SimonP

by **cleverdic** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:19 am

The chocolate sauce could be interesting. My family has recently latched on to mochas and I have problems that no matter how well I mix the espresso shot with chocolate powder it still leaves residue at the bottom of the cup.

Richard

by **ianboughton** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 3:37 pm

Only joking, Phil!!!
-IanB

by **maurice** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:43 pm

My recipe for residue-less mochas:

(a) heat cup (b) put in 1 teaspoon of drinking chocolate (c) add 1 teaspoon boiling water (d) stir with little whisk (e) run shot of espresso into mixture (f) whisk bit more (g) drink (h) lick.

Maurice

by **ianboughton** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:47 am

Another impartial contribution (!). The Espresso Warehouse operation in Glasgow, part of the Matthew Algie empire, has a relatively new chocolate powder which it markets specifically for use with coffee, and under the general tagline 'chocolate for adults'. It's called Chocolate Abyss, and they say that it was specifically formulated to get past the problem of lumps in the mix. I confess I haven't tried it myself yet. A guy called Kevin Hearn, 0141 420 2257 (I think) is usually very helpful with info and trade samples. Espresso Essentials in Bristol makes exactly the same claim for its Zuma chocolate (a title which always gives me a smile). You'll probably get a sample from Jeremy at 0117 953 3522.
Impartial or what?!!!
-IanB

by **cleverdic** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:02 pm

I've seen this relatively new product Chocolate Abyss in the espresso warehouse range but I don't think the explanation is clear enough in their brochure. I did look at their standard mocha syrup but it is sold in 2 x 2.5kg tubs which is rather a lot for a home user.

I'll contact them and find out a little more as there are a couple of things I need from them anyway.

Richard

by **Joey** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 9:03 pm

Chocolate Abyss ROCKS!!!!! I got a sample in Milano from them -ö it's really, really good if you like a darker chocolate taste. Don't worry about the size - you'll use it soon - it's an addictive drug ;-D
And I did see a smaller package there, too.....

Joey

by **simonp** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 11:17 am

Still not found a source for this sauce :lol:

any more ideas? I only want 1 bottle.

SimonP

by **Joey** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 7:55 pm

did you try market grounds the link is in my first post...
or espresso warehouse? www.espressowarehouse.com
joey

by **Steve** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 8:48 pm

Also pennines tea and coffee but not sure what quanities they do. I aksed my friend and he wanted to sell me a box

sorry

Chocolate sauce - where ac I get it?

Chocolate sauce - where ac I get it?

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