Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa vs Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa

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Quick verdict

Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa is cheaper to start ($6 vs $18.50).

Choose 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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Choose 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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Side by side

Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot CocoaStarbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Our rating4.4/54.4/5
Flavor4.8/54.4/5
Richness & body4.7/54/5
Value3.6/54.5/5
Ease4.6/54.8/5
Typical price$18.50$6
Size14.5 oz tin6 packets
Cost per unitabout $1.30 per ozabout $1 per packet
TypeHot cocoa mixHot cocoa mix
StyleDarkSemisweet
Make withWith milkWith milk
Best forThe richest dark-chocolate cup from a tinA semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers

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

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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

Read the full Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa review