Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder vs Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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Quick verdict
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder is cheaper to start ($8 vs $24.50).
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 Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate if…
You’re the thickest, most decadent cup: a special treat. Made from real chocolate, so it’s thick and intensely rich. Some find it almost too thick; it’s best as a small, dessert-style cup.
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| Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Flavor | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Ease | 4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Typical price | $8 | $24.50 |
| Size | 8 oz | 14 oz tin |
| Cost per unit | about $1 per oz | about $1.75 per oz |
| Type | Cocoa powder | Drinking chocolate |
| 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 thickest, most decadent cup: a special treat |
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
Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate: pros & cons
- Very rich, real-chocolate flavor
- Great gift
- Expensive
- Thick texture isn’t for everyone