Customer Reviews

Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix, Double Chocolate, 16-Ounce Tins (Pack of 4)

5 star:		(60)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This is so much better than those tasteless envelopes of hot cocoa that you mix with water. I also like to mix a tablespoon of this powder with a cup of plain, fat free Greek yogurt for a decadent tasting low calorie treat.

This has been my favorite hot chocolate since I first tried it years ago. I cannot be without it and send away for it if I can't find it locally. It is better by far than any other I've ever tried and even better than much more expensive brands. I don't think you can find better hot cocoa on the planet. This is the very best!
Kerri Bennett Williamson, Author

I ordered this on January 8th. After nearly 2 weeks without receiving the product, I went online to see what the hold up was. It said delivery will be around Feb 9th. I have no idea why it took so long but I finally received it on Feb 5th. I live in Phoenix so I was worried it'd be 110 degrees out before it arrived then what would be the point of hot chocolate, right?
Anyway, there's no way I could give this product a bad review. It's good stuff man! I ordered 8 cans of it when there was a special going on. World Market sells this for 7 bucks a can. I got it for half that! I know I'll still have some when it's 90 degrees or better outside but that's okay. Blender + Cold Milk + Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate Powder = DAMN GOOD CHOCOLATE MILK!

This is the ONLY hot chocolate my wife will drink. When we changed supermarket for other reasons, she would still return there in order to stock up on this stuff. When our old supermarket stopped carrying it, she stopped going back.

Our new supermarket couldn't get it through their suppliers when we asked about it. My wife was not a happy camper: no more Ghiradhelli hot chocolate!

Thankfully, I discovered it here on Amazon and my marriage was saved! :) (Well, my wife's morning mood was, at least). If ever Amazon stops carrying it, I suspect my wife will be coming to Amazon HQ to express her displeasure ;) She's a vet: she knows how to neuter things. Fair warning ;)

I listened to the reviews and bought a pack of these, which is not a bad price for 4 tin cans! The taste is much better than those nestle cocoa packets and it contains NO partially hydrogenated oils which is bad for ur body.

I use 2-3 tbsp per 8 oz milk rather than 4 tbsp like the instruction say because 4 tbsp makes it way too sweet for me.

In the category it's in, I rate this 5 stars. Sure, there are higher quality cocoas and chocolates out there, but for the price, and the ease of use, this rates high in my 'recipe' book. This does have a bit more sweetness than what I would normally drink, but adding semi-sweet chocolate chips to the cup cuts down on that aspect.

I use the Back to Basic Hot Cocoa/Latte maker and it does a wonderful job of mixing all lumps out (of any brand) and heating my hot chocolate or hot cocoa fast and thoroughly. The difference is that hot chocolate is made by melting chocolate bars or morsels, it has a higher cocoa butter content than your cocoas. I sometimes use a mix of both cocoa powder and a handful of chocolate, makes for a decadent hot drink. I also use a splash of heavy cream with whole milk to make my hot cocoa, it makes it extra rich and creamy. Don't forget to add a few drops of real vanilla extract to add a sublime nuance to your cocoa and chocolate drinks. I also enjoy mixing a few brands of cocoa powders and chocolate bars to make outrageous hot cocoa/hot chocolate drinks. I haven't tried the frozen hot chocolate by a famous restaurant (S3) yet, but this brand, along with others I purchased on Amazon will all be thrown into the mix :)

This mixes smoothly, is slightly sweeter than others I use, has a perfect color, and the powder is very finely milled making it excellent for sprinkling on top of cappuccino or whipped cream. Not bitter, just a good chocolate taste that comes through. Can't beat it for the connoisseur hot cocoa drinker to add to their arsenal.

Only to be made with heated milk! My wife tried to experiment with water the other night, much to her dismay.

But, provided you use milk - this is really some of the finest U.S.-made hot chocolate (as anyone who's tried knows, nothing here really compares to a good Belgian or Swiss hot chocolate) made from a powder that either one of us has ever tasted. Each tin uses a bit more powder than we expected (only about 12 servings per tin), but the quality really is top notch... and when we run out, we're likely to restock with this same variety.

I have always used this hot chocolate. It is excellent. I used to buy it at Whole Foods but the price there went up to an outrageous $7.99 a can so I decided to try buying it from Amazon. I am always worried about ordering food online as I am concerned that I can't see the expiration date. The date was over a year in advance on the hot chocolate so I know I can use up the four cans in that time span.

I don't like the hot cocoa mixes that include sugar, milk solids, milk chocolate and ingredients I can't pronounce. Ghiradelli Double Chocolate is my go to choice. I like adding it to my coffee instead of sugar... and it makes a very rich, delicious cup of hot cocoa. I was nervous to try it based on some of the reviews, but now it's the only hot cocoa we use. High recommended.

I love this hot chocolate, it is really easy to make as well. We used to use Hershey's powdered coco and add sugar, vanilla, and salt, but this is a lot quicker and taste much better. That being said, it is typically only $2.99 a can at local stores and $4.50-$5.00 a can on Amazon is twice the price.