(Burlington, VT) Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC), a gourmet Vermont chocolate maker, has introduced the All Natural Hot Chocolate line. Patrons of LCC’s chocolate cafés in Vermont have been enjoying the special taste of LCC’s hot chocolate for years. Now everyone can enjoy this all-natural, epicurean chocolate drink made in the Old World tradition. Flavors – for everyone from children to chocolate connoisseurs – include Old World, Aztec, Organic, Traditional, Mocha, Raspberry, and Unsweetened.
“This is hot chocolate the way it should be,” explained Jim Lampman, founder and president of LCC. “Rich, aromatic, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying – it’s the closest thing we mortals have to ambrosia.” LCC’s hot chocolates are prepared with milk – even rice or soy milk – by the consumer.
Hot Chocolate Flavors:
Old World - made with pure chocolate shavings in the European tradition (54% cocoa)
Aztec - spicy with cayenne, cinnamon, and vanilla
Organic - certified organic and fair trade chocolate
Traditional - a classic chocolate flavor in the 2,500-year-old tradition of drinking chocolate
Mocha - coffee flavor with a hint of cinnamon
Raspberry - fruity, all-natural raspberry flavor
Unsweetened. - for cooking and baking
Aztec, Organic, Traditional, Mocha, and Raspberry are available in 16-ounce canisters. Old World is available in 9.5-ounce canisters. Unsweetened is available in 10-ounce canisters.
Made in small batches from the finest all-natural ingredients, Lake Champlain Chocolates are carefully crafted by chocolatiers who are fanatical about creating chocolates with the honest individuality, charm, quality, and freshness which are synonymous with the spirit of Vermont.
Lake Champlain Chocolates, celebrating their 20th anniversary, offers sweet indulgences that capture the essence of Vermont, the tradition of making fine chocolate, and the pride that goes into each bite. Preservative-free and Kosher-certified, Lake Champlain Chocolates are crafted in small batches from the finest quality Belgian chocolate and select natural ingredients including local Vermont cream, sweet butter, maple syrup, honey, fruits, nuts, and other natural flavors. Lake Champlain Chocolates are available online at www.lakechamplainchocolates.com toll-free at 1-800-465-5909, as corporate gifts & wedding favors, and nationwide at specialty food & gift stores and upscale hotels & inns.