Hot Cocoa 101
Grab a mug. Pick a side.
A complete hot cocoa party: a flight of 12 real cocoas, a blind Cocoa-Off, a build-your-own toppings bar, eight make-at-home recipes from slow cooker cocoa to thick Italian hot chocolate, and 20 cocoa drinks. Kid-friendly, with a spiked corner for adults.
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Hot Cocoa 101 turns the coziest drink of winter into a party. Make real store-bought cocoas side by side, play the blind Cocoa-Off, let everyone build a mug at the toppings bar, and make your own with eight party-size recipes, from classic stovetop cocoa to Mexican hot chocolate and a slow cooker batch for a crowd.
- 12real cocoas to taste
- 8make-at-home recipes
- 20cocoa drinks
What you get
The 36-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Hot Cocoa 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, plus four styles of hot chocolate and bean to mug in five steps.
- 03-06Cocoa vs. Chocolate, the Label, World Styles & ToppingsDutch vs. natural, what the tin really means, six styles from around the world and a 16-item toppings bar.
- 07-12Cocoabase, Tasting, Party & Shopping12 real cocoas in three tiers, how to taste, the party plan, dunking pairings and the shopping list.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Cocoa-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, a blind tasting game and cocoa trivia.
- 20-23Make It at HomeEight party-size recipes: stovetop, real chocolate, slow cooker, Mexican, Italian thick, white, vegan and a mix in a jar.
- 24-3620 Drinks & 12 Cocoa CardsCut-apart drink cards, a prep page, a card for every cocoa and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your cocoasBuy a tier of four from the Cocoabase, or make a batch from Make It at Home.
- 04Run the Cocoa-OffTaste blind, crown a favorite, then open the toppings bar.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- 8 oz white bouillon cups, set of 6Proper cupping bowls: one per coffee, wide enough to break the crust.See it on Amazon →
- Hot chocolate gift set, 9 flavorsA cocoa bar for the party, or a prize for the trivia winners.See it on Amazon →
- JOYIN light-up ugly Christmas sweaterShow up ready to win the Ugly Sweater Contest.See it on Amazon →
- Plush Santa hats, 6 packHats for the hosts, or for whoever draws number one.See it on Amazon →
- Large gold trophy cup, 14.5 inA traveling trophy the winning team keeps until next trivia night.See it on Amazon →
- Carr's Table Water crackers, 24 snack packsThe plain palate reset. Single packs, so nobody shares a sleeve.See it on Amazon →
- Metallic glass markers, 8 packWrite names or pour numbers right on the glass. Washes off.See it on Amazon →
- Sunstar Kadomaru corner rounderRound the corners and the cards look like a real deck.See it on Amazon →
- Gold, silver and bronze medals, 12 packFour full podiums, so every round can crown a top three.See it on Amazon →
- Pilot G2 pens, 12 packA pen at every seat. Notes in the moment beat notes from memory.See it on Amazon →
- Neenah 65 lb white cardstock, 75 sheetsPrint the tasting cards and invites on this and they feel store-bought.See it on Amazon →
- Firbon 12-inch paper trimmerCuts a sheet of cards in four clean strokes instead of a wobbly scissor job.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Hot Cocoa 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Hot Cocoa 101 Primer, Cocoa vs. Chocolate, the Label, World Styles & Toppings, Cocoabase, Tasting, Party & Shopping, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Cocoa-Off, Make It at Home and 20 Drinks & 12 Cocoa Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Hot Cocoa 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your cocoas: Buy a tier of four from the Cocoabase, or make a batch from Make It at Home. 4. Run the Cocoa-Off: Taste blind, crown a favorite, then open the toppings bar.
What occasions is the Hot Cocoa 101 kit good for?
Holiday party, December, Family night, Kids' party, Sleepover and Office party. It's rated for all ages.
Is the Hot Cocoa 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (36-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Hot Cocoa 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
