Hijita cacao drinking hot chocolate with a vanilla ceramic mug in a palm gift basket on a white background

Handwoven Palm Lidded Basket with natural palm leaf texture. The basket features a tightly woven design with a matching lid, showcasing artisanal craftsmanship from Mexico. Perfect for eco-friendly storage, the basket exudes a minimalist and earthy aesthetic.

handcrafted, hexagonal Mexican hot chocolate tablet of single-origin chocolate. The tablet features a decorative floral-like pattern, showcasing artisanal Mexican chocolate craftsmanship.

Vanilla Creme Mexican Ceramic Mug held by the handle with a soft, off-white finish and a smooth, matte texture.

Side view of vanilla ceramic mug with brown speckles and round wide ear handle

Volverde

Vanilla & Chocolate Gift Basket

Name: Vanilla & Chocolate Gift Basket
Brand: Volverde
Price: 76.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$76.00

WHY WE LOVE IT
This gift basket brings together Mexico’s finest chocolate and ceramic traditions for a one-of-a-kind, thoughtful gift. Features our best-selling Vanilla Ceramic Mug, meticulously crafted by an expert ceramicist who trained with Japanese artisans, resulting in a beautiful fusion of ceramic traditions. The mug’s delicate speckling and matte finish bring delight to every sip.

Paired with Hijita’s Single-Origin Oaxacan Drinking Chocolate, infused with Mexican vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of sea salt from Colima. This rare and delightful chocolate is produced in small batches using heirloom Oaxacan cacao, ensuring authentic, rich flavors.

SPECIAL TOUCH
Packaged in a handwoven palm basket by artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. A handwritten note can be added free of charge. Include your message in the Notes section at check-out.

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GIFT BASKET INCLUDES:

Xoco de Mesa Single-origin Mexican Drinking Chocolate Tablet

1 tablilla per bag; Weight: 60 g / 2.1 oz
6 full triangles per tablet; makes up to 4 drinks
60% single-origin chocolate made with roasted & unfermented Oaxacan cacao
Flavored with Mexican cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt

Vanilla Ceramic Mug
Approximate Size: 3.5" D x 2.5" H
Holds approximately 9 oz
Vanilla creme, beige color with light brown speckles
Made of premium, food-grade, lead-free ceramic using locally-sourced, Mexican clays

Keepsake Palm Gift Basket

Handwoven by expert artisans using sustainably sourced palm. We highly encourage you to re-use the basket. Compostable at the end of life.

How to use

Xoco de Mesa Single-origin Mexican Drinking Chocolate Tablet

Use 1.5 triangles per 4 oz of liquid
Heat your liquid of choice, such as water or milk, to just below a boil (185 F).
Add chocolate triangles into hot liquid and whisk with either a blender, molinillo or frother. Whisk until you have a creamy, foamy emulsion.
Sweeten to taste, or enjoy as is!

Vanilla Ceramic Mug

Care: Handwash and do not microwave.

Ingredients

Xoco de Mesa Single-origin Mexican Drinking Chocolate Tablet

Single-origin cacao from Oaxaca, piloncillo from San Luis Potosí, cinnamon from Veracruz, vanilla bean from Veracruz, sea salt from Colima, and cacao butter.

All ingredients sourced directly from agroforestry farms in Mexico.

Nut Allergen Warning: Hijita chocolate is made in a facility that processes tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Vanilla Ceramic Mug

100% Mexican Clay

about the brand:

Hijita

Border Kid & World-Class Chocolatier, Ashley

Born and raised between borders, from her birth city of Laredo, TX to her mother's native Nuevo Laredo, MX, Ashley Ugarte grew up surrounded by her family's rich cultural and traditions. As a chocolate lover from day one, Ashley's favorite tradition was sipping on traditional Mexican hot chocolate while making tamales with her family. She attributes her vision for Hijita to the strong matriarchs in her life, her mother, abuelitas and her only sister. Prior to founding Hijita, Ashley was head chocolatier at Dandelion Chocolate, a world-renown bean-to-bar chocolate company based in San Francisco, where she co-spearheaded the launch of their award-winning confections program.

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