Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder vs Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
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. Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa is cheaper to start ($6 vs $8).
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 Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa if…
You’re a semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers. Semisweet and refined rather than sugary, with a slight mocha character and a smooth mouthfeel.
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| Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Flavor | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Ease | 4/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $8 | $6 |
| Size | 8 oz | 6 packets |
| Cost per unit | about $1 per oz | about $1 per packet |
| Type | Cocoa powder | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Natural (Dutch version also available) | Semisweet |
| Make with | Make from scratch | With milk |
| Best for | The best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate | A semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers |
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
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa: pros & cons
- Smooth and not too sweet
- Good value for the quality
- Could be more aromatic
- Availability varies by store