Starbucks Debuts New Signature Hot Chocolate

on October 1, 2008 at 3:41 PM

Warning: The following post may be dangerous for chocolate addicts and those with a serious sweet tooth.

This morning my friendly neighborhood Starbucks was giving away free samples of its brand new Hazelnut Hot Chocolate. Being the last person on the planet to refuse free food, I happily partook in their brilliant marketing ploy. And was I ever glad that I did. This drink is pure heaven: rich, smooth, and oh-so-chocolately.

Available also in plain and salted caramel, these drinks (according to the Starbucks website) are made from a blend of four cocoas. I can certainly get on board with that much chocolate. Such deliciousness comes at a price, however. A grande size beverage is a whopping 470 calories. Looks like I'll (somehow) have to practice restraint.

Has anyone else sampled this beverage? What did you think?

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Comments (10)

galabtdwntwn

on Oct 1, 2008 at 4:02 PM

Oh my gosh! My Starbucks here in NYC was giving them away too! Man, they are good!! My barista said that they are made with skim milk...maybe the skinny, no whip version will be friendlier on the waistline?

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LancesMom

on Oct 7, 2008 at 3:13 PM

Two of my favorite flavors, hazelnut and chocolate. How could you not try that! Yummo! I wish I had a starbucks near me! Instead I just add the Hills Brothers Chocolate Hazelnut instant cappachino to my coffee in the morning! Just by using my favorite mug, makes it almost as good as the real thing! Haha NOT!
BTW Welcome to CafeMom I am looking forward to the Buzz!

softy04

on Oct 7, 2008 at 3:14 PM

ok now i have to go get one. thanks for the heads up. i'm off to get a cup bouncing

FIVEHAPPYHEARTS

on Oct 7, 2008 at 7:03 PM

man i got to call mine i love starbucks and who can say no to free samples lol

TinaFabulous

on Oct 7, 2008 at 7:16 PM

O.k. I just want to put it out there that I am a devout Dunkin Doughnut girl. Now that's out of the way lol I would love to try this!I mean D&D does have the milky way hot chocolate that can really satisfy any one's chocolate sweet tooth but hazelnut brings more of the adult taste buds into play.

My favorite hot chocolate is my husbands toasted marshmallow! mmmm its so good and creamy. coffee

Rissa_M812

on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:06 PM

MMMMMM i love hot chocolate and starbucks how perfect!!

MichelleK41

on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:19 PM

Another coffee masterpiece!!!

Cafe Kim

on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:30 AM

TinaFabulous--I am a huge fan of Dunkin' Donuts as well. I'm addicted to their hazelnut blend coffee. How does your husband make the toasted marshmallow hot chocolate? That sounds amazing! You should share the recipe--unless it's a secret! :) drinking