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Rich iced drinking chocolate poured into a tall glass with fresh cocoa and ice

Why More UK Cafés Are Adding Iced Drinking Choc...

From Brighton to Edinburgh, iced drinking chocolate is earning a place on café menus. Here is why it works, and how to make it irresistible for your customers.

Why More UK Cafés Are Adding Iced Drinking Choc...

From Brighton to Edinburgh, iced drinking chocolate is earning a place on café menus. Here is why it works, and how to make it irresistible for your customers.

Two mugs of rich drinking chocolate surrounded by cocoa beans, powder, and milk – showcasing the difference between drinking chocolate and hot chocolate.

The Difference Between Drinking Chocolate and H...

A richer, more honest mug. Discover what sets drinking chocolate apart from hot chocolate, and why more people are making the switch.

The Difference Between Drinking Chocolate and H...

A richer, more honest mug. Discover what sets drinking chocolate apart from hot chocolate, and why more people are making the switch.

A mug of rich, frothed cocoa made without whipped cream or syrup, representing real adult hot chocolate

The Daily Habit That Quietly Nourishes Your Bra...

Most people think of cocoa as sweet, nostalgic, and indulgent. But that is not the whole story. This article invites you to rediscover cocoa as it was always meant to...

The Daily Habit That Quietly Nourishes Your Bra...

Most people think of cocoa as sweet, nostalgic, and indulgent. But that is not the whole story. This article invites you to rediscover cocoa as it was always meant to...

Glass of iced drinking chocolate with dark chocolate chunks on a wooden coaster, showing the rich and refreshing side of The Gentle Mug blend

One Blend, Two Rituals: The Joy of Hot and Iced...

The same cocoa that brings you warmth on winter evenings can lift your summer days with a single shake. Discover the joy of drinking chocolate that adapts to you, hot...

One Blend, Two Rituals: The Joy of Hot and Iced...

The same cocoa that brings you warmth on winter evenings can lift your summer days with a single shake. Discover the joy of drinking chocolate that adapts to you, hot...

Double-walled glass of rich hot chocolate with chocolate chip cookies and lilac flowers, capturing the indulgent ritual of luxury cocoa

What Makes Cocoa ‘Luxury’? A Look Inside the Mug

Luxury cocoa is not about price, it is about presence. Discover how The Gentle Mug honours the ritual of hot chocolate with sourcing depth, quiet craft, and sensory clarity.

What Makes Cocoa ‘Luxury’? A Look Inside the Mug

Luxury cocoa is not about price, it is about presence. Discover how The Gentle Mug honours the ritual of hot chocolate with sourcing depth, quiet craft, and sensory clarity.

An iced chocolate drink on a summer table with condensation on the glass, styled like a cocktail.

Hot Chocolate in Summer? Yes, and Here’s Why.

Why more people are sipping cocoa in the sun. From iced alternatives to slow evening rituals, here is why hot chocolate is not just for winter.

Hot Chocolate in Summer? Yes, and Here’s Why.

Why more people are sipping cocoa in the sun. From iced alternatives to slow evening rituals, here is why hot chocolate is not just for winter.