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The seasonal celebration of this winter warming favourite will heat things up at both Chocolateries with 31 different flavours over 31 days this August.

Eight different flavours devised by the Chocolaterie’s own Belgian and French Chocolatiers will be introduced each week of August.  A couverture chocolate base, seasonal and exotic ingredients, fresh herbs from kitchen gardens and inspiration from local surrounds will take the classic chocolate and milk combination to hot new heights. 

Expect temptations such as decadent Hazel Nutella, French Vanilla, Heavenly Chestnut, Triple Chocolate Brownie, Mint Madness, Cookies and Cream, spicy Pumpkin Chai and even a Smashed Avocado and white chocolate flavour, while a collection of showstoppers will get temperatures rising when hot chocolates get adventurous and interactive.

All ‘limited edition’ hot chocolates in the Festival’s line up will be served with an extra shot of milk, dark or white melted couverture and of course the ultimate accompaniment - a giant handcrafted marshmallow.

The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery in Yarra Glen and the recently opened Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery at Bellbrae, just 20 minutes from Geelong, offer a sweet destination for chocolate lovers of all ages. Combining striking showroom, factory and all day café set amongst emerging fruit and nut orchards, kitchen garden, landscaped grounds and play areas, entry is free and visitors of all ages are welcomed with generous free chocolate tastings. Specially recruited European Chocolatiers at each destination handcraft over 250 different chocolate products from the finest Belgian couverture chocolate; as well as turn their talents to making gateauxs, tarts and pastries for the all-day cafés and creating artisan ice creams. Many chocolate creations are inspired by the nearby Valley or Surf Coast surrounds, draw on local ingredients or use fresh herbs from the kitchen gardens.

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