To find the best hot chocolate, I tried Starbucks, Peet's, Coffee Bean, Dunkin', and Krispy Kreme. Starbucks' cocoa had notes of smooth dark chocolate, while Coffee Bean's was thicker and sweeter.

How hot should hot chocolate be? According to the National Library of Medicine , the preferred drinking temperature of hot beverages, such as tea , hot chocolate and coffee, is roughly 140 degrees.

New menu additions include the Mexican Hot Chocolate Coffee, described as rich and chocolatey with hints of cinnamon, and the Mexican Hot Chocolate Shake, a creamy, cinnamon-infused dessert option.

Coffee Booths. 226 Middle Country Rd., Selden. Specialty lattes are just the tip of the iceberg at this hidden gem. The family-owned and operated spot has a house-made hot chocolate on the menu ...

I suppose I didn't want the answer to be that basic, but, alas, Starbucks made me the best cup of hot cocoa of all five I tried.. While pricey at $4.45 for a 16oz drink after tax, I guess the ...