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The Summit Dark Hot Chocolate Powder is a rich and indulgent drink with the perfect bittersweet balance — a distinctly grown-up hot chocolate for venues that want something more complex than a standard sweet-and-milky offering. Made with fat-reduced cocoa powder at 33% — higher cocoa content than most commercial hot chocolates — it produces a deep, dark flavour profile that works as a standalone drink or as the base for mocha-style espresso drinks.
The Summit range is developed specifically for the UK commercial drinks market: consistent, operator-friendly, and competitively priced for venues buying by the case. The Dark variant is particularly popular in cafés, hotel lounges, and hospitality venues that want to offer a premium hot chocolate alongside their espresso menu. A 2kg tin provides 80 servings, making the cost per drink competitive with standard hot chocolate options while commanding a higher perceived value at the point of sale.
It’s fully vegan friendly with no artificial ingredients — just sugar, cocoa powder, and fat-reduced cocoa powder. Suitable for dairy-free preparation using plant milks. Free from artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. Contents packed in a facility where milk products are handled; may contain soy and gluten.
Sizes
- 250g Tin — 10 servings (ideal for trial or low-volume use)
- 2kg Tin — 80 servings
- Case (4 × 2kg Tins) — 320 servings
Ingredients
Sugar, cocoa powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder (33%). Nothing else.
How to Make
- Put 1 × 25g scoop of Summit Dark Hot Chocolate into a 12oz cup
- Add a splash of hot water and mix into a smooth paste
- Add steamed milk, stirring as you pour
For a mocha: pull a single espresso shot into the cup first, dissolve the powder, then add steamed milk. Works equally well with oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk for dairy-free service.
Available from ADS Coffee Supplies
ADS Coffee Supplies stocks the full Summit range with next working day delivery on orders over £69. The Summit Dark pairs well with the Summit Deluxe Hot Chocolate Machine for high-volume service, or can be prepared manually in any café with a steam wand. Browse our full hot chocolate range or contact our team for bulk pricing on cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Summit Dark and Summit Classic Hot Chocolate?
Summit Dark uses fat-reduced cocoa powder at 33% — significantly higher than the Classic variant — giving it a more intense, bittersweet flavour with less sweetness. The Classic is designed for a traditional, sweeter hot chocolate experience. The Dark is better suited to venues whose customers prefer a richer, more coffee-adjacent hot chocolate, or for use in mocha drinks alongside espresso.
Is Summit Dark Hot Chocolate vegan?
Yes — it contains no dairy or animal-derived ingredients. However, it is packed in a facility that handles milk products, so it is not suitable for customers with a severe milk allergy. It works well with plant milks including oat, almond, soy, and coconut.
How many servings do I get per tin?
The 250g tin provides approximately 10 servings (using a 25g scoop). The 2kg tin provides approximately 80 servings. A case of 4 × 2kg tins provides approximately 320 servings. For high-volume venues, the case option represents the best per-serving cost. Contact us for case pricing.
