Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set

To make authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate, you need traditionally made chocolate, a hand-carved molinillo, and an artisanal Mexican clay jug. Luckily, this Mexican Hot Chocolate gift set has all three!

Clay cookware is a staple in Mexican Kitchens. Passed down by the Aztecs, it’s preferred for the unique flavor it lends to food. This handcrafted jug is made with ancient hand-molding techniques from the past, and finished with new techniques (and a lead-free glaze, of course) to be both functional and decorative.

The large molinillo whisk is handcrafted out of natural alder wood, with one-of-a-kind details burned into each whisk. Quickly move the molinillo back and forth between the palms of your hands, and the wooden rings and holes in this traditional Mexican cooking tool will mix the chocolate up while creating a cloud-like froth.

Cocoa is a key part of the Mexican gastronomy - it’s a legacy food made for sharing. This cocoa in this set creates a rich, complex, smooth hot chocolate drink with a unique aroma and nostalgic taste that has been enjoyed for generations.

The cocoa is crafted by family-owned Villa Real. They treat cocoa the traditional way, as a sacred ingredient inherited from their ancestors.

Rodolfo Pila loves to create functional, decorative art. He has crafted a gorgeous Hot Chocolate Jug, using the age-old technique of polishing the clay with stones to give each piece a rich hue after the second firing.

Juan Alonso has spent the last 47 years making Molinillos. From small sizes to stunning 3 and 4 foot complex pieces, his work is exceptional. He works alongside his two sons in their workshop. Estabon, 38, has been making Molinillos for 3 years with his father. Luis Alberto, 24, who studied Fine Arts at the University in Toluca.