Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix vs Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa

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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 $15).

Choose Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix if…

You’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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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

Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate MixStarbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Our rating4.2/54.4/5
Flavor4.4/54.4/5
Richness & body4.4/54/5
Value3.5/54.5/5
Ease4.3/54.8/5
Typical price$15$6
Size1 canister6 packets
Cost per unitvariesabout $1 per packet
TypeFrozen hot chocolate mixHot cocoa mix
StyleDarkSemisweet
Make withBlend with milk and iceWith milk
Best forMaking the famous NYC frozen hot chocolate at homeA semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers

Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix: pros & cons

  • Intense chocolate flavor
  • Fun summer treat
  • Pricey
  • Needs a blender

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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

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