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Organic Dark Hot Chocolate Mix, 12oz can

This is a rich and extra decadent treat made with ground dark chocolate. Smoother and richer than hot cocoa, it's a real treat for the chocolate lover. Mix with hot milk or dairy alternative. 6 Pack contains six 12oz cans.
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Price: $39.00
SKU: 18505 ISBN: 745998990109

Mix 4 Tbsp of cocoa with 8 oz of hot milk or dairy alternative. Adjust to taste.

*Organic Cane Sugar, *Organic Cocoa Powder - Processed with Alkali, *Organic Dark Chocolate (*Organic Chocolate Liquor, *Organic Cane Sugar, *Organic Cocoa Powder)

*Fairly Traded Ingredient.

Manufactured on equipment that processes products containing soy and dairy.

Vegan.

About 8.5 servings per container
Serving size 4 Tbsp (40g)

Amount per serving, % DV
Total Fat 2.5g, 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g, 8%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg, 0%
Sodium 0mg, 0%
Total Carbohydrate 30g, 11%
- Dietary Fiber 5g, 18%
- Total Sugars 22g
-   Includes 22g Added Sugars, 44%
Protein 4g


Vit. D 0mcg, 0%
Calcium 26mg, 2%
Iron 5mg, 30%
Potassium 770mg, 15%

USDA Organic logo  

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Group of Equal Exchange staff and ACOPAGRO coop members holding red yellow and orange cacao pods

Grown by small farmer co-ops

This hot chocolate is crafted using organic cacao grown by farmer cooperatives such as ACOPAGRO in Peru and organic cane sugar grown by the farmers of Manduvira co-op in Paraguay. When farmers organize into co-ops they gain crucial market access, run their business democratically, and decide together how to invest in their communities. For many years, we’ve partnered closely with ACOPAGRO, a co-op that has expanded from 27 to nearly 2,000 members since 1997. With Fair Trade premiums, they’ve invested in new facilities, equipment, social programs like food production and medical access, and technical trainings for their members' farms. Enjoying this hot chocolate supports these small farmers and their communities.

Four of our coffee team in front of the roasting machine

Our worker-owned, solar-generating roastery

At our Massachusetts HQ, our team batch-roasts coffee daily under a 1,418 panel solar array, bringing out the best flavors of each harvest. At the lighter end of the roast spectrum, we accentuate the unique fruity and floral notes within the beans. As the roast length increases, the natural sugars in the coffee beans caramelize and darken to elicit a richer body. Our darkest roasts fully express the beans’ natural oils, yielding subtle smokiness and flavors akin to dark chocolate. At every level, our expert team creates a smooth, clean, and balanced cup with reliable consistency from batch to batch.

Overall rating: 4.873494 / 5 from 332 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Organic Dark Hot Chocolate Mix is a rich and decadent treat made with ground dark chocolate, praised for its excellent flavor and smooth texture. Customers appreciate its delicious taste and high quality, making it a favorite for the cold winter months. The quick and timely delivery adds to the overall satisfaction, ensuring a delightful experience with every order.

Summary topics

  • Drink Quality: 4%
  • Delivery Speed: 4%
  • Fair Trade Certification: 6%
  • Flavor Profile: 26%
  • Mix Quality: 14%

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Review highlights

  • "Great product, great taste, smooth and rich dark taste, not bitter, not too sweet."Patricia C.
  • "Good dark flavor, would buy again"Janice Q.
  • "It tastes great and feels good to be supporting Equal Exchange."Jane C.

Reviews

Best chocolate mix I've tasted!!

"Best chocolate mix I've tasted!! Very affordabled prices, and quick deliveries. So glad to be able to able to contribute to saving the environment, and the small farmers who work so hard for this product and others!"

Gerry F. (5/5)

My favorite!

"This is part of my daily morning ritual. Wonderful taste and consistency. I ONLY order this particular dark chocolate drink. Equal Exchange is solid. 💪🏾"

Teresa J. (5/5)

The dark chocolate is delicious!

"I've been drinking the Spicy Hot Chocolate for years and never wanted anything else - until it was out of stock and I ordered the Organic Dark Hot Chocolate mix. Now, it's my new favorite and I have a cup every night befoe I go to bed."

Phyllis Z. (5/5)

All-time favorite

"This is the best hot chocolate I've ever had in the US."

Anne G. (5/5)

Best hot cocoa ever

"Equal Exchange’s Dark Hot Chocolate is the best - use it with coffee to make mochas, use it with non-dairy milks like oat milk - it’s superb in all cases!"

Kia B. (5/5)

Great for making mochas

"I have tried a variety of hot chocolate powder and if you like dark chocolate, this is the one to get."

Dan L. (5/5)

Yes! Finally found the holy grail cocoa!

"This is the best cocoa mix on the market. I've tried others and they just don't compare. It's yummy, rich, not too sweet. The only one to come close was the Trader Joe's sipping chocolate they had years ago. Over two years of seeking and Equal Exchange dark chocolate cocoa is the one!"

Andrea L. (5/5)

Dark hot chocolate

"Love it"

Delores K. (5/5)

Equal exchange srs

"You respond quickly to fill my order but what happened to decaf whole bean. I only see it available as 5 lb bags now. I need smaller amounts for our church fair trade cart. You can respond please."

Suzanne S. (5/5)

DARK CHCOLATE

"This is a really great DARK Hot Chocolate. I like to use this in my afternoon coffee, it provides a really good chocolate fix."

Martin B. (5/5)

Q&A

Why am I unable to click on the nutritional link?? I would like to know the exact ingredients and sugar/fiber content. Thanks
Hello, James, the nutritional link appears to be functioning appropriately, I'm sorry you were having trouble viewing it. The nutritional information for the Dark Hot Chocolate Mix can be viewed here: https://shop.equalexchange.coop/collections/cocoa/products/organic-dark-hot-chocolate-mix-12oz#jump--out and is as follows: 8.5 Servings Per Container; Serving size is 4 tbsp (40g); 150 Calories per serving; Daily value % Total fat 2.5g (3%); Saturated fat 1.5g (8g); Trans fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 0mg; Total carbohydrate 30g (11%);Dietary fiber 5g (18%); Total Sugars 21g includes 21g added sugars (42%);Protein 4g; Vit D 0mcg (0%);Calcium 27mg (2%); Iron 5mg (30%); Potassium 775mg (15%)
Are you able to provide the amount of theobromine per serving? Since this is dark chocolate hot cocoa assuming it has a higher theobromine content than reg hot cocoa! Thank you.
Hi MK, We do not test for theobromine, so we cannot share any exact numbers. Theobromine is naturally occurring in the cocoa bean and it has physiological effects similar to those of caffeine but much weaker. The average cup of hot chocolate contains approximately 200 mg of theobromine. Because this is dark hot chocolate, as you mentioned, it would likely be on the higher end of the range.
is your dark hot chocolate mix kosher?
Hello and thanks for your question. Currently the Dark Hot Chocolate that we are selling is not certified kosher. In early 2022 the Dark Hot Chocolate will be certified kosher and we will update the webpage information and packaging with that certification at that time, so please check back with us next year! Thanks!
Hi does ur hot chocolate contain any tree nuts such a coconut or is it manufactured in an area containing those ingredients? Thank you
Hi Alex, the Dark Hot Chocolate does not contain any nut ingredients and it is not manufactured in a facility that handles nuts. Please note that the other cocoas (hot cocoa mix, spicy hot cocoa mix and baking cocoa) we sell ARE produced in a facility that handles tree nuts so they are not the same.
How much caffeine is in a serving? I have a caffeine sensitivity.
Hi there. We do not test for caffeine content in our cocoas. The caffeine content of hot cocoa typically ranges from 2 to 20 milligrams per cup. For perspective, an 8oz cup of coffee (brewed using the drip method) contains 60 to 180 milligrams of caffeine.
What products are vegan?
The cocoa products that are vegan are the Spicy Hot Cocoa Mix, Dark Hot Chocolate, and Baking Cocoa.