Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder vs Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot CocoaWe may earn a commission when you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. How we make money.
Quick verdict
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder edges it overall, winning 1 of 4 rating categories. Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder is cheaper to start ($8 vs $18.50).
Choose Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder if…
You’re the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate. A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.
Check priceChoose Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa if…
You’re the richest dark-chocolate cup from a tin. Velvety and deeply chocolatey without being too sweet: the mix that tastes closest to melted dark chocolate. It’s pricey and often sells out in winter.
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| Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Flavor | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Ease | 4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Typical price | $8 | $18.50 |
| Size | 8 oz | 14.5 oz tin |
| Cost per unit | about $1 per oz | about $1.30 per oz |
| Type | Cocoa powder | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Natural (Dutch version also available) | Dark |
| Make with | Make from scratch | With milk |
| Best for | The best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate | The richest dark-chocolate cup from a tin |
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: pros & cons
- Deep, complex flavor
- Works for drinks and baking
- Natural or Dutched
- You add your own sugar and milk
- Pricier than Hershey’s
Read the full Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder review
Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa: pros & cons
- Rich dark chocolate flavor
- Smooth, not grainy
- Nice gift tin
- Expensive per cup
- Often out of stock in winter
- Best made with milk, not water