Comptoir de Mathilde Christmas Cocoa With Speculoos, Cinnamon and Marshmallows

Tasting Notes of the Curator

This festive cocoa mix from Comptoir de Mathilde feels like slipping into a soft holiday sweater—warm, familiar, and quietly luxurious. The cocoa base is deep and velvety, with that signature French richness the maison has perfected over the years. The cinnamon rises gently, never sharp, offering a whisper of spice that turns the drink from simple chocolate into a seasonal ritual.

Then comes the speculoos: caramelised, gently spiced, and unmistakably tied to European Christmas markets. It adds a biscuit-like warmth, almost as if someone crumbled a gingerbread cookie straight into the mug. As the heat melts everything together, the marshmallows soften into tiny clouds, bringing sweetness and lift to every sip. The balance is delicate—warming spice, creamy chocolate, buttery speculoos—and it creates a cup that tastes like a memory you want to return to all December long.

Pairings and Suggestions

Make this cocoa the centrepiece of a small, intimate winter indulgence.

With pastries: Pair with buttery croissants, gingerbread cookies, or panettone to deepen the holiday flavours.

As a dessert drink: Serve after dinner with chocolate truffles, candied orange peels, or almond biscotti.

For a luxurious twist: Stir in a splash of cream, vanilla syrup, or hazelnut milk for added richness.

Adult version: Add a touch of dark rum, spiced whisky, or Baileys for a fireside nightcap.

A Season Stirred Into a Cup

In Europe, speculoos and cinnamon signal the true arrival of the holiday season—spices once treasured, now beloved for the warmth they lend to winter celebrations. This cocoa captures that lineage, turning centuries of festive tradition into a modern indulgence. Each scent rising from the cup hints at Christmas markets glowing under winter skies, wooden stalls lined with sweets, and the comforting hush of cold evenings spent indoors. This isn’t just hot chocolate; it’s the feeling of pressing pause, breathing in the season, and letting small pleasures anchor you.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight. Reseal after opening to maintain freshness and aroma.