hot chocolate MIX

[hungryabbey]

I want to make a hot chocolate mix for a Xmas gift, any ideas for powdered versions that are really special? maybe something other than just a *plain* hot chocolate.

[Yes Please]

I like Ghiradelli's personally...
and how about mint, mocha, cardamom, ginger, black and white (white chocolate), orange, lavender and if you're feeling adventurous coconut curry maybe?

I like the idea of a sampler too!

[Yes Please]

or pumpkin pie spice!

[hungryabbey]

mm i like these ideas. when you say adding mint and or white chocolate or orange, what are you adding? Do these come in powder format?
And how much do you think I should add?

[gordeaux]

Use a much superior cocoa than say, Hershey's.
Vanilla powder
Cinnamon
Ancho (or hotter) chile powder
Possibly a "sampler" of different mixes for the gift?