£150 vs £35 Hot Chocolate Maker: We Tested Both
We tested the £150 Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser against the £35 Salter Chocolatier to find the best hot chocolate maker. See which one delivers barista-quality cocoa and which offers better value.
We tested the £150 Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser against the £35 Salter Chocolatier to find the best hot chocolate maker. See which one delivers barista-quality cocoa and which offers better value.
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A TikTok food creator has crafted a homemade version of the iconic Terry's Chocolate Orange using real fruit segments. See the step-by-step process and the debate it sparked.
A TikTok food creator has gone viral for making a homemade Terry's Chocolate Orange bar using real orange segments. The video sparked a heated debate about the fruit used. Discover the full story.
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UK shoppers are outraged as Cadbury Mini Eggs now cost over double for less chocolate. Discover the shrinkflation scandal and why consumers say the 'country is a disgrace'. Read more.
Shoppers are outraged as Cadbury Mini Eggs now cost over double for less chocolate. Discover the shrinkflation scandal and why consumers are protesting.
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Amazon has cut the price of a 42-piece Ferrero Rocher gift box to just £17. Prime members can get next-day delivery in time for Christmas. Grab this festive chocolate deal now.
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Amazon slashes price of 800g M&M chocolate bag to £10 with delivery before Christmas. Get this sweet stocking filler delivered by December 23.
Nestlé cuts Quality Street tub weight to a historic low of 550g, containing only 60 sweets. Fans lament the loss of the 2.5kg tins from the 1980s as shrinkflation bites. Discover the full timeline and price comparisons.
Upgrade your festive chocolate with this Amazon Cadbury hamper, now reduced to £22.99. Packed with full-size bars, it's a perfect last-minute gift that arrives before Christmas.
We tested the £150 Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser against Salter's £35 hot chocolate maker to see if the premium price is justified. Find out which machine makes the perfect cocoa.
Shoppers are rushing to buy a mega multipack of Celebrations, Quality Street, Heroes & Roses tubs for under £30 on Amazon. A perfect festive treat with a 14% saving.
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Amazon has reduced the price of its massive 2.4kg Celebrations chocolate crate for a second time, now just £24.85. Get guaranteed delivery for Christmas and save over £15.
Terry's Chocolate Orange price soars 81% and shrinks 8% this Christmas. We investigate the cocoa crisis, climate impacts, and why festive treats are becoming a luxury.
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A woman opened a vintage Cadbury selection box from the 90s, revealing how much bigger chocolate bars used to be. See the shocking shrinkflation comparison and what it means for consumers today.
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