Lovingly crafted using our very own St Vincent beans, the button range is the original Islands Hot Chocolate. The hero of our hearts and the king of our cups, we believe that fine flavoured couverture is truly the future of artisanally crafted hot chocolate.
The Recipe
For a 6oz cup, you will need:
- 90ml milk (diary or alternative)
- 19ml boiling hot water
- 30g Islands Chocolate Buttons
For an 8oz cup you will need:
- 120ml milk (dairy or alternative)
- 25ml boiling hot water
- 40g Islands Chocolate Buttons
Method: Barista
- Scoop your Islands Hot Chocolate Buttons into a milk pitcher
- Dose with a splash of hot water to just cover the buttons
- Swirl, stir or whisk to melt to a smooth ganache
- Pour in your milk
- Steam together, stretch initially for a couple of seconds, then move the steam wand slightly deeper to heat to the desired temperature
Method: At Home
- Scoop your Islands Hot Chocolate Buttons into a cup or milk pitcher
- Pour in a splash of boiling water from the kettle, just enough to cover the buttons
- Swirl, stir or whisk to melt
- Heat your milk, either in the microwave or on the hob
- Gradually pour the hot milk into your melted chocolate, stirring constantly
