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La chocolatiere is a stylish ceramic pot for making the perfect cup of hot chocolate, using real chocolate or instant powder. The 8 cup drinking chocolate maker uses an integral frother on its inside lid to stir you up a treat whenever you need a lift.The benefits of all things chocolate are endless...If temptation has set in and la chocolatiere is making its way to the checkout when guilt takes hold of you, take a few moments to read about the wonderful benefits that await...The aztecs believed that the cacao tree (the chocolate bean tree) was gifted to humans by the feathered snake god quetzalcoatl, and that the bean possessed magical powers.Anyone that has had a bad day at work, lost their keys on the way home, got caught in the rain and dumped by their partner can confirm. Curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and you will feel restored and happy once more.Even the scientists will agree with the aztecs. In our modern times it is generally felt that chocolate, taken in moderation, can bestow significant health benefits. The scientific evidence for this is based on its relatively high mineral content and the presence of phenylethylamine, which makes us more alert, generating a feeling of exuberance and overall well-being!the aztecs also believed that when cacao beans when consumed as a drink imparted great wisdom. That explains an awful lot about the superior intelligence of the fairer sex!as for the heart... There is also evidence that stearic acid, the primary saturated fat found in chocolate, does not cause blood cholesterol levels to rise. It also contains antioxidants which help to protect the heart by reducing harmful chemicals, such as free radicals in the blood. This is to say nothing of the romance associated with the chocolate!your chocolatiere will come with two matching ceramic cups so you can share the magical benefits of chocolate with someone close. |
