These Gourmet Hot Chocolate Makers Will Brew The *Creamiest* Cocoa Ever

Forget a fireplace: The best way to warm up this winter is by drinking a cup of hot chocolate. What else is going to help you reach equilibrium after playing in the snow all day anyway? How else will you start your morning if you're not a fan of hot coffee? Hot cocoa is always the answer. Sure, you can microwave water, add prepackaged powder, and sip your way through a weak cup—or you can invest in a hard-working hot chocolate maker that will really finesse a perfect mug of comfort every single time. These are some of the best appliances and tools you should have in your kitchen to make the best hot cocoa imaginable. You won't miss your microwaved cup of water, promise.

Consider your kitchen space and your preferred creaminess of hot cocoa, then go ahead and add one of these to your cart. While you wait for it to get delivered to your door, go ahead and bookmark our favorite hot chocolate recipes (which includes fun boozy options for our 21+ crowd like spiked Rumchata Hot Cocoa or red wine hot cocoa). It's time to up your cocoa game...you ready?