On cold, frigid winter days there's nothing like a piping hot mug of cocoa, and this Admiral Craft (Adcraft) 10-liter hot chocolate dispenser (model HCD-10) will provide plenty of comfort for chilled-to-the-bone consumers. The boiler tank is stainless steel and the hot chocolate gets heated in a "bain marie" or double boiler type of heating system. A bain marie gradually heats its materials and gently keeps them hot, and this system, along with the HCD-10's continuous stirring action, generates a smooth, hot portion of hot chocolate with remarkable consistency. If, after many hours of use, clumps do develop in your hot chocolate, the unit's anti-clogging faucet will keep the hot beverages flowing. The HCD-10 has a digital thermostat, fully adjustable, and an illuminated power switch. The drip tray has a float indicator which will help you avoid messy counters. Running these hot beverage dispensers on a dry tank is a common (and costly) way to ruin them; the HCD-10 has a handy overheat sensor / reset button that will keep your machine from drying out and charring when the water level drops too low. This unit is easy to use and is great for dispensing apple cider and other hot drinks; it's easy to clean too.