NEW! Zuma Dominican Republic Hot Chocolate
The newest edition to our Hot Chocolate range is Dominican Republic Hot Chocolate and is available to buy now. When looking to source our cocoa, we ensured the cocoa is grown by the co-operative, meaning more profit stays in the country. We are very happy to be working with FUNDOPO, a smallholder organisation which sources our fairtrade […]
How to Create Luxury Hot Chocolates
As the weather gets even colder and evenings draw in it is the perfect time offer customers somewhere warm and cosy inside with a warm jumper and a comforting cup of hot chocolate. With consumers continuing to play it safe financially and opt for less costly luxury goods we’re seeing an increased demand of little […]
Everything you ever wanted to know about Matcha
In the last few years, we have seen matcha popping up everywhere – in lattes, ice cream, smoothies, icing, baked goods, skincare and more. So where did this health craze start and why? Was it in the Instagram feeds of perfectly put together wellness influencers or the menus of Japanese bakeries popping up in the […]
The Best Milk for Vegan Hot Chocolates
One of the most asked questions when it comes to Zuma Hot Chocolates is “are they vegan?” closely followed by, “what non-dairy milk is best to make a hot chocolate?”. To answer the first question, yes, Zuma Hot Chocolate is vegan (except for the White Hot Chocolate). As far as the second question goes, we […]
5 Ways to Celebrate World Chocolate Day
World Chocolate Day is a celebration of one of the world’s favourite beans that takes place every year on the 7th of July. In fact the world loves chocolate so much that there are an estimated 1.5 million cocoa farms in West Africa. After all, chocolate is serious stuff. That’s why we’ve dedicated over 17 […]
Go Fairtrade with Zuma
Hot chocolate is the go to drink when customers fancy something sweet, rich and indulgent and It’s a favourite that features on most hot drinks menus. However, research from Allegra has shown that 40% of consumers think it’s important, and more could be done, to tell them about the province of their beverage. An easy […]
4 Winter Recipes Your Customers Will Love
Nothing says winter menu quite like a hot chocolate, whether it’s flavoured, plain or dressed to the nines, you can’t go wrong with at least one of these cold weather favourites on your menu.
Which Hot Chocolate is Right for Your Customers?
Do you go dark, milk, white or thick? What about flavours, origins, toppings? It can all seem a little overwhelming, but fear not. We’ve done all the hard work investigating, tasting and testing so you don’t have to!
The Secrets to Taking Your Drinks from Drab to Fab
It’s happened, we’ve reached the point in the year where “gosh, it’s a bit chilly today” are the first words out of our mouth whenever we step inside. You’ll start to see customers do the obligatory arm rub and shiver and your coat rack will become a useful addition to your interior dĂ©cor once more. […]
GO BIG, GO LOADED
It’s no surprise that when the weather gets colder, hot chocolate sales heat up. The festive season is no exception with customers looking for premium options. The average hot chocolate drinker will spend more money per visit than any other customers making Christmas the optimum time to capitalise on their desire for indulgence. To meet […]