Kitchenware that attempts to restore the prestigious status of the hot chocolate drink from the time cocoa was first introduced in Europe.
This set is designed with the intention to transform the technical, lifeless, and passionless process of making cup of hot chocolate - into a luxurious, festive and almost ceremonial experience.
The set includes 2 water boiling pots, 2 ceramic (or Vitrelle) inserts (1 for each pot), 2 raisers (1 for each insert), a ladle, 2 mugs, 2 cup-plates, and 2 spoons, and an insulated serving tray.
This design utilizes the principle of the double-boiler (Bain-marie) to both melt the chocolate and heat the milk. This method of heating insures the chocolate doesn't get burnt and the milk does not scorch.
The outward flange on the top of the two water-boiling pots allows the hot water vapors to rise away from ceramic inserts helping to prevent any moisture from contaminating the melted chocolate.
Exploded View: the two boiler pots with their ceramic inserts, raisers, insulators and serving tray
1:1 scale models
1:1 scale models
Section View - the chocolate-melting water pot with ceramic insert, riser and ladle (spoon)
Section View - the milk-heating water pot with ceramic insert and riser
Section View - the mug, spoon and cup-plate (coaster)
Earlier in the design process
Earlier in the design process
Final concept of the two boilers
Final concept of the two boilers
How to make a cup of hot chocolate using this set:
1. Chop up your preferred dark or milk chocolate and place it in the chocolate-melting ceramic insert.
2. Fill the milk insert with milk or cream.
3. Place the raisers inside the water boiling pots.
4. Fill the pots with water - make sure the level of the water does not rise over the height of the raisers to prevent any contact between the water and the ceramic inserts.
5. Place the pots on an electric or gas stove and start heating.
6. Place the ceramic inserts containing the chocolate and milk on the raisers in their respective pots.
7. Stir the chocolate until it melts and check the water level frequently - Add water to the boilers if necessary.
8. Once the chocolate is melted and the milk is hot, place the two pots on the serving tray insulators and bring is to the table.
9. First pour* the milk / cream into the mug to prevent the chocolate from coming in contact with any cold surfaces.
10. Pour* the melted chocolate into the mug and stir thoroughly.
* Use your best judgement to determine the chocolate:milk ratio.
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