United Coffee UK & Ireland has launched two new varieties of Lyons hot chocolate which is now available in either Classic or Fairtrade Dark flavour. These new products mean that indulgent drinks can be created to meet the growing consumer demand for variety in hot drinks menus.
The two new products add to Lyons’ out of home coffee range, which includes smooth and silky Italian Espresso and intense Café Mocha.
Hot chocolate is mainstream
Elaine Higginson, managing director of United Coffee UK & Ireland, says: “Last year, hot chocolate was added to the Office for National Statistics’ Basket of Goods and Services, which shows that the drink has become mainstream rather than an occasional treat. Operators need to take advantage of this growing demand by creating an extensive hot drinks menu, which includes a premium-tasting hot chocolate – our new Lyons hot chocolate fills that gap.
“Our Classic hot chocolate with its rich taste is versatile as it can be served on its own or in a mocha or a luxurious finish on a cappuccino. The Fairtrade Dark variety, apart from its delicious taste, ticks all of the boxes when it comes to provenance and sustainability.”
Lyons Classic and Fairtrade Dark hot chocolates are available in 2kg catering tubs exclusively from United Coffee UK & Ireland.