It's a beautiful rainy Sunday and perfect for trying a couple more hot chocolates that are part of the 2023 Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival.
Both hot chocolates are not sweet. Think of the sweetest hot chocolate you've ever tried and water it down. That's what both chocolate tastes like.
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| Hot Chocolates from Giovane Caffe |
The Amerena Calda stayed warm under the mountain of whipped cream while the Mandorlata Calda was definitely miles colder.
If you can't decide which one to get, the vanilla amaretto cookie served with the Amerena Calda is definitely on the sweeter side, which is perfect for both hot chocolates.
I like the crunch from the crushed almond bits on the Mandorlata Calda.
If you ever get both hot chocolates, I recommend ordering one of the sweet treats on the counter.
Below is the description of both hot chocolates in the Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival website.
#69 Mandorlata Calda
Rich cocoa powder and creamy almond butter. With its hint of cinnamon, topped with cinnamon sprinkles and crushed almond bits, this hot chocolate features traditional Italian almond flavour.
Served with a cantucci cookie on the side.
#69 - Mandorlata Calda
#70 Amerena Calda
A dark chocolate cherry-infused hot chocolate made with plant-based milks, topped with chantilly cream and dusted with chocolate shavings. This drink is a nod to the Italian Tartofu.
Served with a vanilla amaretto cookie.
#70 Amerena Calda
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
- #69 Mandorlata Calda from Giovane Caffè
- #70 Amerena Calda from Giovane Caffè
- #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
