{"title":"Churros and Hot Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery morning in Spain, vendors on street corners serve up cups of thick, chocolate a la taza with fresh batches of toasty churros for dipping. Enjoy this treat at home with our toast and serve churros and chocolate a la taza.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"porras-pastries-peregrino-bd-80","title":"Porras Churro Pastries by Peregrino - Toast and Serve","description":"\u003cp\u003ePorras are a delicious style of churro pastry, with a lighter dough full of air pockets. They are bigger, with a softer, airier texture and the same great taste as regular churros. Porras churros are a classic breakfast treat in Spain and also tasty as a dessert or late-night snack. \u003ca href=\"\/beverages\"\u003eServe with coffee\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/churros-chocolate\"\u003ethick, hot chocolate a la taza\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow you can enjoy hot, delicious porras in minutes! Simply pop a few in the toaster (we recommend a toaster oven) and they come out crisp and golden brown. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur supplier in Valencia fries the porras churros until crisp and golden in a traditional kettle, then flash freezes them. Simply store them in the freezer so that you can toast them up whenever you get a craving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurros and porras are a classic across Spain, a comforting snack to be enjoyed hot and fresh local markets and cafes. There are even ‘churrerias’ restaurants where they only serve churros and thick, hot chocolate a la taza. They are also a famous late night party snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeregrino porras pastries are all natural and made with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil.html\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064327041107,"sku":"bd-80","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/BD-80.jpg?v=1787743500"},{"product_id":"hot-chocolate-taza-bar-jolonch-bv-33","title":"Stone-Ground Thick Taza Chocolate by Jolonch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpanish chocolate a la taza is the thickest, creamiest hot chocolate in the world! The chocolatiers at Jolonch roast their cocoa beans over oak wood, and then grind them with antique stone mills to create the finest taza chocolate we have ever tasted. Melt a few squares in simmering milk and in a few minutes you will have a rich mousse-like chocolate perfect for dipping \u003ca href=\"\/food\/pastries-cakes\"\u003echurros or other pastries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the Spanish have enjoyed steaming hot cups of \u003ca href=\"\/food\/beverages\"\u003ethick taza chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e. In fact, Jolonch started roasting and grinding chocolate beans in 1770! We visited their spotless factory where they still use mills and mixers from the early 1900s. Each bar of chocolate a la taza is shaped and stamped by hand, then chilled in an antique wooden refrigerator. We could tell that they are serious about preserving this amazing tradition!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChocolate a la taza is quite simple to make: add squares of your Jolonch bar to milk simmering on the stove and stir until it reaches your desired thickness. The thickness can be adjusted by the number of chocolate squares used and how long it is heated. On average you should add 4 squares per cup of milk and around 5 minutes of simmering time will produce a delicious and decadent mug of hot chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese high quality chocolates have been tested and are well below the limits for substances with potential health concerns outlined in California’s stringent Prop65 requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064327729235,"sku":"bv-33","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/BV-33_f421f9b6-81b9-4f13-9444-6ca3b470db9a.jpg?v=1787743454"},{"product_id":"shaved-hot-chocolate-taza-jolonch-bv-34","title":"Thick Taza Hot Chocolate by Jolonch","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, hot ‘a la taza’ chocolate is a Spanish classic, perfect for dipping \u003ca href=\"\/food\/pastries-cakes\"\u003ecrispy churros and pastries\u003c\/a\u003e! This super thick hot chocolate by Jolonch is made from oak wood roasted cocoa beans that are ground using antique stone mills, creating a deep flavor and silky texture. This attractive tin holds chocolate shavings that easily melt into simmering milk. In a few minutes you will be enjoying the most decadent hot chocolate we have ever tried!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor hundreds of years the Spanish have luxuriated with \u003ca href=\"\/churros-chocolate\"\u003esteaming hot cups of thick taza chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e. Our friends at Jolonch began roasting and grinding chocolate beans all the way back in 1770! We visited their spotless factory where they use century old granite millstones and mixers. A little cinnamon is added, then each bar of chocolate a la taza is shaped and stamped by hand, then chilled in an antique wooden refrigerator. It was clear that they are serious about preserving this amazing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChocolate a la taza is easy to make: add scoops of the shaved chocolate to milk simmering on the stove and stir until it thickens, then pour into a cup (taza means cup in Spanish). The thickness can be adjusted by the number of scoops you add. On average you should add 4 spoonfuls per cup of milk and in less than ten minutes you will be enjoying a delicious and decadent mug of hot chocolate!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese high quality chocolates have been tested and are well below the limits for substances with potential health concerns outlined in California’s stringent Prop65 requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064327794771,"sku":"bv-34","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/BV-34.jpg?v=1787743516"},{"product_id":"churros-pastries-peregrino-bd-70","title":"Churros Pastries by Peregrino - Toast and Serve","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite traditions in Spain is visiting the local market and enjoying hot, freshly cooked churros and a large cup of thick chocolate to dip them in. Deliciously crunchy with a light interior, this is one of Spain’s iconic snacks. Now you can enjoy churros at home after just a few minutes in the toaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur supplier in Valencia cooks the churros to golden perfection in a traditional kettle, then flash freezes them. Just store them in the freezer, then take out a few and pop them in the toaster as you hanker for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurros are usually served hot just as they are, ready to be dipped into \u003ca href=\"\/churros-chocolate\"\u003eSpain’s classic thick chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e called ‘chocolate a la taza.’ If you like you can sprinkle them with sugar or cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeregrino churros are all natural and made with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064329105491,"sku":"bd-70","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/BD-70.jpg?v=1787743424"},{"product_id":"churro-pastry-maker-ibili-cw-01","title":"Churro Pastry Maker by Ibili","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrunching on churros \u003ca href=\"\/beverages\"\u003edipped in hot chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the pleasures we look forward to every time we visit Spain. These classic pastries are a favorite breakfast throughout Spain and a typical snack at the local market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sturdy churro maker brings this experience to your home. The simple trigger mechanism allows you to expel a steady stream of dough for uniform churros. We recommend cooking churros in a deep fryer or a saucepan. The churro maker comes with a variety of attachments for different sizes and can also be used to make specialty cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we lived in El Puerto de Santa María, we looked forward to visiting the local market and buying freshly made churros at the local churrería – right around the corner from the man selling myriad varieties of \u003ca href=\"\/gourmet-olives\/all-olives\"\u003eolives\u003c\/a\u003e from dozens of pails and barrels. The churro batter would sizzle in a cauldron of hot oil as the husband extruded the batter into long spirals. Then his wife or son would take a thin iron rod to lift out the crisp fried churros as they became golden brown. They would snip them into handy pieces and fill a cone made of a page from an old newspaper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064333561939,"sku":"cw-01","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/CW-01.jpg?v=1787743425"},{"product_id":"cola-cao-chocolate-drink-mix-collectors-tin-bv-01","title":"XL Cola Cao Chocolate Drink Mix Collectors Tin - 100 Servings","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Spain's all-time favorite chocolate drink, Cola Cao! This delightful collector's tin will bring joy to your kitchen and is a fun gift for the Spain lover. This large tin holds enough cocoa powder to make dozens of cups of delicious chocolate milk or sweet hot chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1946, Cola Cao has been the most popular chocolate drink in Spain. With a delicious chocolate and malty flavor, it's been a favorite for generations of Spanish children. Simply mix with fresh milk or hot water and you will be enjoying this Spanish classic in minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cola Cao is the original formula with 100% natural cocoa, rainforest certified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064358924371,"sku":"bv-01","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/bv-01.jpg?v=1787743428"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/collections\/collection-chocolates-800x300_c3de3969-411a-4e4a-8f00-0c74442daa4a.jpg?v=1784680656","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/collections\/churros-chocolate.oembed","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}