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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'by Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™Because
the drinking chocolate experience can vary depending on the knowledge
and skill of the preparer, the Chocolate Shot uses a dual thermostat
to maintain proper temperature (around
95-100° F is the spot I've found most pleasing) and a dasher
to slowly agitate the 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. Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™, the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of Chocolate Fountains (manufacturer of The American Chocolate Fountain™) have exclusive American distribution rights for the 110/120v NSF-UL approved Chocolatera' or "Chocolate Shot™". This wonderful Italian machine is designed expressly for drinking chocolate. The Chocolate Shot™ is not a complicated or expensive 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. Buffet
Enhancements also distributes Bensdorp Robusto Choco-late' (Barry-Callebaut)
for use in The Chocolate Shot™. Liquid dark chocolate enriched
with Dutch cocoa powder. Packaged in ready to use 1 liter cartons,
with a taste so pure and powerful it is best enjoyed
in a demitasse or espresso
cup. For more information on the Chocolate Shot™, check: www.buffetenhancements.com/catalog |
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