Taste: ★★★★★. Deliciously divine is the best way to describe the taste! Rich, creamy, and frothy - even when hot water is used as the base liquid.

Glamour: ★★★★★. It's absolutely stunning, especially in copper. It's also available in trendy grey and white if that's your thing. And ta-dah! In just two-and-a-half minutes, you’ll have a rich, luxurious hot chocolate ready to drink. Can I put any hot chocolate in a Velvetiser? Effortlessness: ★★★☆☆. The instructions are quite complicated, and to make hot chocolate, you need to remove the lid one minute into the operation to add the cocoa powder. Yes! In fact, it's compatible with all milk alternatives, including almond, soy and coconut. No milk in the fridge? Plot twist: the machine can also be used milk-free. Just use 220ml of water with your hot chocolate sachet instead. Can I put it in the dishwasher?Lynsey says: "A really lovely retro design that will look fab in anyone's home - but how did my hot chocolate fare?

Pros: Like the Dualit (above), it can heat milk or can froth it; can froth cold milk; and it can make hot chocolate. Glamour: ★★★☆☆. The Dualit features a very similar design to other cheaper models in this run-down, but includes patented technology to make a great frothy hot chocolate. When it comes to looks, little beats the offerings from Hotel Chocolat and Nespresso. These are beautiful kitchen appliances that you'll want to show off.

Versatility: ★★★★☆. This machine can make frothed milk for various coffees as well as hot chocolate. It can only make one cup at a time, though. I swear by my Chocolate Shaker, made by The Chocolate Society. Understated in its simplicity, this handy gadget hasn’t let me down, and rarely sees the inside of my cupboard as I use it so much. Overall: ★★★★☆. It's a good value option that can make two cups of hot chocolate at a time. The colour might not be to everyone's taste though. Hot Chocolate makers are the latest kitchen appliance our homes are crying out for, especially after Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser took the social media world by storm.

We decided to put it to the test to see if it meets our Good Housekeeping Institute standards. Let’s take a closer look at the milky drink maker of the moment to find out if it’s really a kitchen must-have. What’s so special about the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser? In terms of the no hot froth or cold froth the instructions don’t say that the product does this. Maybe our milk frother will be more suitable : Ease of use: 4/5 (No extra washing up, easy to clean, easy and near-silent to operate – but branded chocolate flakes are expensive)

Quantity is a big issue for me, and the Gourmet Gadgetry option deserves to be applauded for creating a machine that you could reasonably get two cups of hot chocolate out of in one go. Pros: Effortless; it can be used as a milk frother or as a hot chocolate maker; it can make hot or cold drinks; it can handle cubes of chocolate; and it has Bluetooth connectivity. Gourmet Gadgetry Retro Diner Milk Frother and Hot Chocolate Maker Gourmet Gadgetry Retro Diner Milk Frother and Hot Chocolate Maker (Photo credit to IWOOT) Versatility: ★★★★★. The hob, saucepan, and whisk can all be used to produce other wonderful things, like sauces and gravies, hot milk, custard, and oodles of other tasty treats.