Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate vs Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate
Starbucks Double 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
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa is cheaper to start ($6 vs $24.50).
Choose 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.
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.
Check priceSide by side
| Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate | Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Flavor | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.9/5 | 4/5 |
| Value | 3.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Ease | 4.2/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $24.50 | $6 |
| Size | 14 oz tin | 6 packets |
| Cost per unit | about $1.75 per oz | about $1 per packet |
| Type | Drinking chocolate | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Dark | Semisweet |
| Make with | With milk | With milk |
| Best for | The thickest, most decadent cup: a special treat | A semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers |
Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate: pros & cons
- Very rich, real-chocolate flavor
- Great gift
- Expensive
- Thick texture isn’t for everyone
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