Discontinued hot chocolate returns to UK shelves just in time for Christmas – in FOUR different flavours

A DISCONTINUED hot chocolate is set to make a return to UK shelves just in time for Christmas. The deeply missed item is now available in stores after being axed last September. The pouches have been brought back by popular demand Credit: Hotel Chocolat Hotel Chocolat’s drinking chocolate pouches have finally re-launched in stores and online after calls from customers to “bring back” the product. The 250g resealable pouches were originally retired in September 2025, immediately receiving backlash from shoppers who were “saddened” by its removal. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! At the time, one fan complained on Facebook: “Really disappointed you are not selling the hot chocolate pouches anymore, I will not be buying the sachets!” While another said: “Why stop the 250g pouches? That’s all I bought!” Now, the pouch format is back in four signature flavours, including the Classic 70%, Milky 50%, Salted Caramel and Vanilla White. Retailing for £9.95, the chocolate flakes can be melted to create an indulgent hot beverage or stirred into porridge for a sweet start to the morning. Choc lovers are pleased at the return of their beloved treat, calling the news “amazing” and that they had “got their wish”. But some have already requested more flavours from the luxury British chocolatier. Most read in Money One begged the brand to bring back their Mint Hot Chocolate pouches, while others have asked for Black Forest and Salted Caramel and Clementine flavours. Another fan added: “What!!! No Banoffee hot chocolate?” The pouches will be sold alongside its current range of Hot Chocolate sachets, which are sold in packs of 10 for £14.95. Comment now