Emmanuel started with a simple question: why does hot chocolate taste nothing like actual chocolate? The answer led him to single origin farms in Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, and to farmers who treat cacao like fine wine producers treat grapes.
AROMATIC-GRADE COCOA
Reclaim Your Evening Unwind.
Experience the comfort of luxury drinking chocolate. A finely ground blend crafted for a perfect, effortless unwind.
The kind of unwind you'll find yourself reaching for every evening.
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Rediscovering cocoa.
The difference between what you know and what cocoa can be.
What it isn't.
Not thick. Not a sugar delivery system masked by fillers. Not the result of over-processing.
The misconception exists because that's what most people have been sold for decades.
What it is.
Cocoa as it tastes when properly sourced, carefully roasted, and micro-milled. Silky. Aromatic. Complex.
A moment to actually taste it.
Our Story
Born from
Born from
a quiet obsession.
What began as a quiet obsession became The Gentle Mug: small batch roasted cocoa designed for the moment your evening truly begins. Every blend is crafted to reward the pause.
Where it begins.
Each origin tells a different story. You'll taste it in every cup.
Colombia
Heritage BlendSmooth and velvety with zero bitterness. Notes of red fruit that deepen into a warm, lingering cocoa finish.
Peru
Salted CaramelPeruvian cacao meets Himalayan salt. Buttery richness balanced by mineral depth.
Mexico
Spiced BlendWarming cinnamon and gentle chilli. Not 'hot-spicy' - cozy-warm. A nod to ancient tradition.
How it changes an evening.
Real moments from people finding their calm.
Sarah M.
London
"The first sip stopped me. I actually tasted chocolate—not sweetness, not thickness. Just... cocoa."
★★★★★
Emma T.
Bristol
"I've tried everything. This is different. My evenings don't feel complete without it now."
★★★★★
Rachel K.
Manchester
"I bought it thinking it was indulgence. Turns out it's clarity. Worth every penny."
★★★★★
From Our Community
Not coffee. Not tea. Calm luxury for moments when the world does not own you.
The Collection
Explore our premium drinking chocolate blends. We use finely ground aromatic grade cocoa to deliver the rich comfort of melted chocolate without the effort. Choose your flavour, skip the sugar heavy instant mixes, and reclaim your evening unwind.
Most Popular
Heritage Drinking Chocolate
Start Here
Contains milk
Deep, floral, intensely smooth. Colombian cacao with zero bitterness. The one everyone starts with, and the one they keep coming...
£9.49
Salted Caramel Drinking Chocolate
Sweet & Savoury
Plant-based
Peruvian cacao meets Himalayan salt. Buttery richness balanced by mineral depth.
£9.49
Mexican Spiced Drinking Chocolate
Warming Spice
Plant-based
Cinnamon warmth with a whisper of chilli. A slow, building heat that soothes rather than burns.
£9.49
Japanese Matcha Drinking Chocolate
Calm Energy
Plant-based
Ceremonial matcha meets craft cocoa. Clean, focused energy without the coffee crash.
£10.49
Begin Here
Three ways to find your unwind.
The Complete Collection
The Signature Trio
Micro-Milled · Lower Sugar · The UnwindReal indulgence is not sweetness. It is texture. We source rare Aromatic-Grade Cacao and micro-mill it to preserve the complex fruit notes. The result: rich, heavy and coating.
Heritage
The Sunday evening reset. Smooth, velvety chocolate with zero bitterness. A hug in a mug. Contains milk
Japanese Matcha
The afternoon slump breaker. Earthy, grassy sweetness with clean energy. No jitters. Plant-based
Salted Caramel
The reward. Buttery caramel balanced by Himalayan salt. The perfect replacement for evening wine. Plant-based
The Unwind
How to make it. How to feel it.
1
The Measure
One heaped spoon (25g) to 200ml of hot milk. We prefer oat or whole milk for its creaminess. Start there. Adjust to taste.
2
The Wait
Let it sit for a moment. Watch it bloom. The aroma will tell you when it's ready. This pause is where the unwind begins.
3
The Taste
First sip, hot. Let it coat your mouth. You'll taste the terroir; each origin tells a different story. That's the point.
Limited Batches
The Explorer Club
Rare origins. Small batches. Members get first access to seasonal blends, single origin experiments, and cocoa we can’t get enough of to sell widely.
New seasonal blend arriving Autumn 2026.
Questions
Everything you might wonder.
How is this different from regular hot chocolate?
Most hot chocolate is heavily processed and loaded with sugar to mask low-quality cocoa. Ours is single origin, aromatic-grade cocoa that's micro-milled and small batch roasted. You'll actually taste the chocolate—its complexity, its origin, its terroir.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes. All our blends except for the Heritage blend are 100% plant-based. Just use your favourite plant milk; we particularly love oat milk for its creaminess.
How many servings per pouch?
Each full-size pouch contains approximately 8 generous servings (200g). The Taster discovery pack contains 4 smaller pouches of 50g each.
Are there health benefits to drinking craft cocoa?
Yes. High-quality cocoa is naturally rich in flavanols, which research has linked to cardiovascular health and cognitive function. Because we use aromatic-grade single origin cacao with minimal processing, the natural flavanol content is preserved. We believe your evening unwind should taste exceptional and be genuinely good for you.
Do you ship internationally?
Currently we ship throughout the UK, with free shipping on orders over £25. We are working on European shipping; join our newsletter to be the first to know.
YOUR EVENING STARTS HERE.
The unwind you didn’t know you were missing.
Heritage to wind you down. Salted Caramel to reward yourself. Mexican Spiced for something bold. Japanese Matcha for clean, calm energy. Four micro-milled blends, each designed for a different kind of evening.
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