Can I make cocoa and use this to keep it warm for a party?
2073502
Yep, we have one at the office and it keeps the coffee hot/warm for about half a day. Any longer than that and it starts to get lukewarm/cold.
2073503
We have a small deli and use this everyday to keep coffee warm. Works well.The only thing we do is pour through 2-3 cups of hot water before we put the coffee in.
2073504
Yes, just make sure it is mixed up well. If you leave lumps of cocoa, they may clog the spout.
2073505
I would assume so. It keeps coffee hot for quite some time. The best I've ever had in a thermo.
2073506
Yes, since it works for coffee & tea, no reason it wouldn't work for cocoa!
2073507
Yes, any thin liquid will work fine. No caramel or chicken noodle soup but hot cocoa will be fine.
217418
You can certainly make the highest quality chocolate using our cocoa butter. Depending on how glossy you want for your final product to look like, cocoa butter will give you so smooth ourersurface but not too glossy. thank you
1981446
You could make hot chocolate as it has heating element. Cleaning up would be difficult since it has cutting blades. ...Any recipe you have could be used
36399
I bought 4 lbs of chocolate made for a fountain in the bulk section of wegmans melted in the microwave and poured into the preheated fountain. You could probably get away with 2. Had a party with 15 teenagers and had lots leftover
575249
This product can be used for anything you would use cocoa powder for. It is more like Hershey's cocoa and not like hot cocoa mix. It is not an instant mix, and it is unsweetened.
1724822
This is a late answer, but worth mentioning http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/hot-cocoa-recipe.htmlIt's fabulous. I also make AB's chocolate sauce by the quart for use in mocha. In fact, if you've never made hot cocoa using the syrup and milk frothed from an espresso maker wand, it's to die for.
1342011
You can use it in a crepe like Nutella. Or I made it into a mousse with whipping cream, filled a Belgium chocolate cup for a fancy dessert.
1983075
Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right.As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it.Jay Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining... » Read More Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right.As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it.Jay « Show Less
2236392
Yes you could but I would not recommend it. The lid does not seal tight. I reckon if you sat the urn inside a tub to contain any spillage you would be OK. It kept water warm for a couple hours after I unplugged the first time I tested it out. Warm enough to make decent hot chocolate.
535448
Yes, you can use it to keep things warm. It has an infinite control that goes to very low heat.
1224657
Yes, you can put hot cocoa in this. Just remember if it has to last more than 12 hours put real hot water in it first to warm up the metal. Then put your coffee or hot cocoa in.
1329264
It depends on what you have in it and how long it needs to be cold. A couple large bags of ice will fill it and and be enough to add as the ice melts. If your party goes for many hours on a hot day a third bag would not be a problem.
466112
I did not use this chocolate for that purpose specifically, but I think it would work well. It melts quite easily in the microwave if you stir it frequently. I used in a chocolate fountain, where you dip things (like pretzels) and they were easily cover in chocolate. It does solidify quickly without a heat source though.
1387163
You could make chocolate from powder that you place in cup and stream hot milk out of machine on it. There is not a way to have anything but milk or coffee in the machine itself. My kids do this a lot and it is tasty.
269660
Yes, you can either use it to heat the hot water or mix the hot chocolate the you use with water and serve it from the pot.
2232217
I don't see why not, Warm temperature setting will heat up your party dips, appetizers and sauces and keep them at the ideal temperature while entertaining. Removable stoneware and glass lids are dishwasher-safe to keep party clean-up to a minimum.
2281629
Sure, you can put hot coco mix in it. I've put a lot worse in mine. It will keep it hot a long time too.