{"product_id":"authentic-mexican-hot-chocolate-gift-set","title":"Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo make authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate, you need traditionally made chocolate, a hand-carved molinillo, and an artisanal Mexican clay jug. Luckily, we've put together this Mexican Hot Chocolate gift set with all three!\u003cbr\u003eCocoa is a key part of the Mexican gastronomy - it’s a legacy food made for sharing. By using everything in our Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set, your rich, complex-flavored, smooth hot chocolate drink will retain the unique aroma and nostalgic taste enjoyed for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChocolate:\u003c\/b\u003e Family-owned business Villa Real treats cocoa the traditional way, as a sacred ingredient inherited from their ancestors. Learn more about the family \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/blogs\/meet-the-artisans\/mexican-chocolatiers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehere\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClay Jug:\u003c\/b\u003e Rodolfo Pila loves to create functional, decorative art. He makes our gorgeous Hot Chocolate Jug, which uses the age-old technique of polishing the clay with stones to give each piece a rich hue after the second firing. Learn more about him \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/blogs\/meet-the-artisans\/mexican-potter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehere\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Molinillo: \u003c\/b\u003eJuan Alonso has spent the last 47 years making Molinillos. From small sizes to stunning 3 and 4 foot complex pieces, his work is exceptional. He works alongside with his two sons in their workshop. Estabon, 38, has been making Molinillos for 3 years with his father. Luis Alberto, 24, who studied Fine Arts at the University in Toluca. Learn more about them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/blogs\/meet-the-artisans\/molinillo-crafters\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehere\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/villa-real-mexican-hot-chocolate\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVilla Real Mexican Hot Chocolate with Almonds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eMade in Oaxaca using a traditional recipe, this Mexican Hot Chocolate is made with simple ingredients; just cocoa butter, sugar, almond, and other nuts and spices. The result? The most delicious cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate you've ever tasted. You'll get a bag of 5 tablets (250g) to mix with milk or water to savor by the fireside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/hot-chocolate-jug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Clay Hot Chocolate Jug\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eClay cookware is a staple in Mexican Kitchens. Passed down by the Aztecs, it’s preferred for the unique flavor it lends to food. This handcrafted jug is made with ancient hand-molding techniques from the past, and finished with new techniques (and a lead-free glaze, of course) to be both functional and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/traditional-molinillo-whisk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Traditional Molinillo Whisk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eOur Large Molinillo is handcrafted out of natural alder wood, with one-of-a-kind details burned into each whisk. Quickly move the molinillo back and forth between the palms of your hands, and the wooden rings and holes in this traditional Mexican cooking tool will mix the chocolate up while creating a cloud-like froth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll items in this collection are handmade by artisans in Mexico. Do not put the Jug or Molinillo in the dishwasher - hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach item is available individually here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/villa-real-mexican-hot-chocolate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eVilla Real Mexican Hot Chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/hot-chocolate-jug\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHot Chocolate Jug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/traditional-molinillo-whisk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTraditional Molinillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/villa-real-mexican-hot-chocolate\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVilla Real Mexican Hot Chocolate with Almonds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIngredients: Cocoa butter, sugar, almond, nuts and spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAllergen statement: Includes nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMade in Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Care\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/hot-chocolate-jug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHot Chocolate Jug:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe hot chocolate jug gets better with time and care. It needs to be cured, but it’s worth it. To cure it, fill with cool water below its rim and heat until the water becomes warm for 10 minutes on the stove. Turn off the heat, and allow the water and pot to cool. Discard the water, and your clay pot is ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e9\" H (to rim) 10.5\" H (to top of handle) 4.5\" Diameter at rim, 22\" Diameter at center, 3.5\" Diameter at base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCapacity: Appx. 68 oz \/ 2 Liters (these are all handmade so variations in size will occur).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e *This jug is a cooking vessel, and not recommended as a water pitcher as the terracotta clay will sweat. The condensation that collects on the outside is normal, and does not imply that the jug is leaking.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/traditional-molinillo-whisk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Large Molinillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHand wash with warm soapy water.\u003cbr\u003eLength - 13 - 14”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e Each piece is handmade and sizes may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/verveculture.com\/collections\/mexican-hot-chocolate\/products\/villa-real-mexican-hot-chocolate\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVilla Real Mexican Hot Chocolate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSet of 5 discs, 250g total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping on orders over $60 in the contiguous United States. Expedited and overseas shipping options are available at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can return or exchange full-priced products within 30 days. To obtain a return or exchange label, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:bella@verveculture.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehello@verveculture.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Exchanges and returns for store credit are free. If you prefer a refund, a $10.95 fee per return label will be deducted from the refund to cover return shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verve Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67676838559968,"sku":"VCHCGS","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2150\/9965\/files\/mexican_chocolate_web1.jpg?v=1790876529","url":"https:\/\/www.junglepillows.com\/products\/authentic-mexican-hot-chocolate-gift-set","provider":"Jungle Pillows","version":"1.0","type":"link"}