paroolJan 15, 2026, 02:00

The best hot chocolate in Amsterdam is served here

This article highlights several top-rated locations in Amsterdam for high-quality hot chocolate, featuring diverse styles ranging from thick Italian and French varieties to sustainable craft options. Notable spots include Pompadour, Miuz, and Moca, which offer unique preparations such as roasted marshmallow toppings and high-percentage single-origin cacao. These establishments serve specialized versions of the winter beverage across various neighborhoods, including the city center, West, and Zuid.

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'Your favorite music is the best medicine.' Researcher Jetske Stoop explains how it works to children at Expedition NEXT

Researcher Jetske Stoop visited Pancratius primary school to demonstrate how favorite music can function as medicine. The session served as a preview for the science festival Expeditie NEXT, which is scheduled to take place in Enkhuizen on May 1.

Does your urine smell after eating asparagus? Urologist explains why

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No hay fever cure for now, but better nasal spray technique can help many

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Only 200 left in the wild, but now also at Artis: four critically endangered Visayan warty pigs

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Mandy (34) was deployed to Lebanon, it changed her life forever: ‘Bodies lay along the road’

Mandy Heeren, a 34-year-old Dutch professional soldier, was deployed in 2023 as the sole Dutch representative in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The traumatic experiences she faced during the mission, including witnessing intense violence shortly after her arrival, have had a lasting impact on her life.