Yotvata is a kibbutz (communal living community) about 30 minutes north of Eilat. It sits on an oasis and is the last pit-stop in the desert before coming to the Red Sea. There is a small rest facility, a round-about and a gas station. It look like any other Negev outpost.
However, hidden behind the tall fences leading to Kibbutz Yotvata is a very special secret--the key to the best chocolate milk in the world. Some of you may scoff at my assertions. That's okay. My husband, a chocolate milk fiend, did as well. Once he tried Yotvata chocolate milk, he quickly changed his tune. Unfortunately, there are no tours of the dairy available. So, actually attempting to get to the source of the secret is not possible. Trust us. We tried.
However, there is good news!! Yotvata milk (chocolate and otherwise) is available throughout Israel. You will want to look for the logo--two green palm trees with a sun in between. I have also uploaded a picture of my beloved drinking the chocolate nectar to provide you more help in finding this wonderful drink. Once you've found the right brand, just look for the brown milk. You won't be sorry!