MOLINILLO: TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOT COCOA FROTHER

Bring a treasured custom (and delicious treat!) into your home with this traditional Mexican kitchen tool, the Molinillo. Hand carved from solid wood and burned slightly for darker shades, the Molinillo is designed to create rich, frothy pots of hot chocolate from scratch.

Its slender handle makes it easy to twist between your palms, while its smooth pestle bottom softens and grinds chocolate as it dissolves in hot milk. Loose rings aid in whipping air into hot chocolate and eventually results in frothy top. Made in Mexico. Each is one-of-a-kind and will vary.

The History of Hot Chocolate: Chocolate drinks made from the seeds of cacao trees played a significant role in lives of the ancient peoples of Mexico. They poured them from one cup into another since the "spirit of the drink" was said to be in the froth. Wooden molinillos are used today to froth hot chocolate.

$15.00

ITEM NUMBER: 17705
MATERIALS: wood
NOTE: Hand wash recommended. Darkens with use. Includes instructions for use.
SIZE: 13" L x 3" W (at its widest point)

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MOLINILLO: TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOT COCOA FROTHER

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Authentic! Fun to share with kids!

By Sunnee

from Washington D.C. on 1/21/2009

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Pros:

Attractive Design, Unique

Best Uses:

Decorative, Informal Meals

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Frequent Entertainer, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about MOLINILLO: TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOT COCOA FROTHER:

I bought this after my nieghbor, who is from Mexico, made me hot chocolate using hers! Mine is exactly like hers! She was shocked when I showed her mine. She asked where I got it so she could give them to other friends here in the states. It is a lot of fun to use with my 3 kids to froth up the hot chocolate. I'm going to buy another for my sister. I enjoy giving unique and off beat gifts to family and friends.

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