# Instant Cocoa Cubes Hot Chocolate Sticks are Handy and Delicious By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-sticks References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick) & [30poundsofapples](http://www.30poundsofapples.com/2011/12/hot-chocolate-sticks/) These hot chocolate sticks are delectable and adorable. Not only are the skewers cute, but they make for an interactive hot chocolate experience. The idea allows the consumer to stir a cube of high-quality chocolate into a mug of hot milk. The creation process allows for an ultra-luxurious [mug of hot cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hot-chocolate-collection). Essentially, the skewer is a hunk of chocolate. Depending on your taste, your recipe could include the highest quality of dark Swiss chocolate or melted-down Mars Bars -- delicious either way. Kristi, blogger at 30 Pounds of Apples, gives simple instructions: "The concept is simple enough: take a really, really good chocolate, melt it, add cocoa and powdered sugar, pipe into mold, add a stick, and call yourself Willy Wonka." Adorned with [marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow), these hot chocolate sticks are a fun and easy way to spread some sweet love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Hot Chocolate:** The trend of hot chocolate sticks offers a fun and interactive way for consumers to customize their hot cocoa experience. - **Luxurious Hot Cocoa:** Hot chocolate sticks made with high-quality chocolate provide an opportunity for a more indulgent and luxurious hot cocoa. - **Adorable Hot Chocolate Accessories:** The use of marshmallows and cute skewers on hot chocolate sticks adds a touch of cuteness and fun to the hot cocoa experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore the production of hot chocolate sticks as a new product line to cater to consumers looking for unique and interactive hot cocoa options. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, cafes, and restaurants can incorporate hot chocolate sticks into their menu offerings to provide customers with a special and customizable hot cocoa experience. - **Food Retail:** Retailers can stock and promote hot chocolate sticks as a premium and attractive hot beverage option for customers seeking a more luxurious hot cocoa. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Stir-In Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coxco-hot-chocolate-spoons.md) - [Vegan Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoons.md) - [Cherry Chocolate Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry-hot-chocolate-stirrer.md) - [Filled Chocolate Coffee Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts.md) - [Pudding-Inspired Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoon.md) - [Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-stirring-spoon.md) - [Compact Hot Beverage Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-heart-hot-chocolate-bombs.md) - [Liqueur-Flavored Hot Chocolate Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-hot-chocolate.md)