Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder vs Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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Quick verdict
Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder is cheaper to start ($8 vs $15).
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 priceYou’re making the famous NYC frozen hot chocolate at home. The mix behind the New York café’s signature frozen drink. Intense dark chocolate with a light espresso-like finish.
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| Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Flavor | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Ease | 4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Typical price | $8 | $15 |
| Size | 8 oz | 1 canister |
| Cost per unit | about $1 per oz | varies |
| Type | Cocoa powder | Frozen hot chocolate mix |
| Style | Natural (Dutch version also available) | Dark |
| Make with | Make from scratch | Blend with milk and ice |
| Best for | The best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate | Making the famous NYC frozen hot chocolate at home |
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
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Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix: pros & cons
- Intense chocolate flavor
- Fun summer treat
- Pricey
- Needs a blender
Read the full Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix review