After lunch at White Spot, we walked around nearby Safeway and Pulpfiction Bookstore while waiting for Uno Gelato to open at 12:00 NN.
We're here for the 2023 Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival and ordered both available flavours: The Drink of Kings and the non-alcohol version of Vancouver Sunny Rush.
#136 The Drink of Kings from Uno Gelato
The first thing I tasted on my first sip was the coconut whipped cream, then there's this subtle flavour I can't pinpoint, which turned out to be cinnamon. Then, I absolutely love the slight bitterness from the 55% dark chocolate and cocoa powder.
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| The Drink of Kings from Uno Gelato |
The Drink of Kings is paired with a vanilla dough cookie with rolled oats which provides a contrasting texture to the creamy hot chocolate.
Below is the description of The Drink of Kings on the Hot Chocolate Festival website:
#136 - The Drink of Kings
Available January 14 - February 14, 2023
A creamy, cozy cup full of healthy vegan hot chocolate that is extra rich and extra sweet thanks to a special caramel candy-like fruit addition. The drink is made with oat milk, Callebaut NXT Dairy-Free 55% Dark Chocolate and French Valhona cocoa powder, incorporating Madagascar vanilla and cinnamon. To make it extra thick, extra creamy, and extra sweet, we are blending in Medjool dates, known as "the fruit of kings". Then it is topped with coconut whipped cream and vegan burnt caramel sauce.
Paired with an award-winning cookie Butterfly. A gluten-free cookie made by Panela Lemon using vanilla dough with rolled oats, stuffed with a silky coconut cashew cream.
#137 Vancouver Sunny Rush from Uno Gelato
The Vancouver Sunny Rush does not have the "traditional" milk hot chocolate flavour and has a fruity punch thanks to the orange sauce. It is paired with the most delicious macaron I have ever tried: Salted Caramel Gelato Macaron. Can I get a dozen of these, please?
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| Vancouver Sunny Rush from Uno Gelato |
Below is the description of The Drink of Kings on the Hot Chocolate Festival website:
#137 - Vancouver Sunny Rush *
Available January 14 - February 14, 2023
A boozy combo of decadent Inaya Dark Chocolate 65% Cacao Barry, smooth Jim Bean Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and sweet Cointreau, using Canadian maple syrup and a touch of Vancouver Island sea salt for an exquisite balance. Topped with coconut whipped cream drizzle with a sauce created with the best oranges, complete with slightly bitter notes and orange zest pieces. Perfect to drink during the cool winter nights.
Paired with a salted caramel gelato macaron, (our most popular gelato flavour, wrapped between two delicate shells with a subtle almond flavour).
* Contains alcohol, non-alcohol version available upon request.
We have one more weekend until the 2023 Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is over, and below is a list of the flavours and vendors we have enjoyed so far.
- #02 Florals and Slice from 49th Parallel Coffee + Lucky's Doughnuts
- #73 Plus de Cerises, Mon Chérie from The GOOD Chocolatier
- #74 My Fat Vegan Dream from The GOOD Chocolatier
- #122 Fat Elvis from The Pie Hole
- #136 The Drink of Kings from Uno Gelato
- #137 Vancouver Sunny Rush from Uno Gelato
