It tasted like extremely sweet, lukewarm milk. For something advertised as “hot chocolate,” there seemed to be no chocolate in this drink. ![]() None of the elements that I love about the beverage were there. There isn’t much to say about this hot chocolate. Overall Chocolate flavor: 9/10 Penny Cluse (Lucky Next Door) The entrance to Lucky Next Door Photo: Julia Keeton Its subtly dark-chocolate taste was strong, rich, and refined and the hot, but not scalding temperature, perfectly suited the cold weather. Nevertheless, the drink remained extremely flavorful, which is ultimately the most important variable in a hot chocolate. I was left with a thinner consistency that, while refreshing after the bogged-down Ben and Jerry’s drink, did not quite meet my hot chocolate standards. After my first few sips, the whipped cream was gone and the creamy texture along with it. But this balance was fleeting as the whipped cream merely sat on the surface of the drink and did not mix with it. The balance between the cream and chocolate was just right, each enhancing the other. The initial sips I took of their hot chocolate were delicious. It’s a wonderful place to warm up after a day of Christmas shopping in the cold. Leunig’s Petit Bistro is one of the more charming Church St. Overall Chocolate flavor: 5/10 Leunig’s Petit Bijou view of Leunig’s Petit Bijou stand Photo: Julia Keeton Leunig’s Petit Bijou hot chocolate Photo: Julia Keeton I do not recommend this hot chocolate for a cold winter’s night. Though in creating that texture, they seem to have sacrificed the chocolate part of hot chocolate. Compared to the Ben and Jerry’s drink, New Moon’s hot chocolate was light and airy. Upon first sip, all you taste is the whipped cream, milk, and a strange bitterness that only loosely resembles chocolate. Although the swirl of whipped cream is prettily arranged, there is too much of it. ![]() Instead, I received a close to lukewarm cup of milk and cream, with barely a hint of chocolate. Considering this theme, I expected their hot chocolate to be dark and smooth, the type of drink you would sip on a balcony at night, looking out at a city skyline. The name “New Moon” beautifully matches the black and grey decor of this cafe. Overall chocolate flavor: 8/10 New Moon Cafe New Moon Cafe’s hot chocolate from above Photo: Julia Keeton The texture and taste was closer to a sweet and creamy milkshake than a hot chocolate. This flavor increased the chocolate potency of the drink, but made it very thick. I went for the classic option of Chocolate Therapy. ![]() They recommend four flavors to choose from, but if you are feeling adventurous, you could theoretically request any of their 50+ ice cream flavors. Keeping with their brand, they incorporate ice cream into the drink, which makes for a rich, creamy, and customizable beverage. But as a lover of their chocolate ice cream, I had to see how their take on the winter classic compared. Ben and Jerry’s Ben and Jerry’s hot chocolate Photo: Julia Keeton Hot chocolate menu at Ben and Jerry’s Photo: Julia Keetonīen and Jerry’s is not the first place that comes to mind when I think of hot chocolate. In order to find the ultimate hot chocolate, I put five versions of the drink from different Burlington stores to the test. Hot chocolate should be rich and creamy and it should warm you to your core. The ratio of chocolate to milk/cream must be balanced. ![]() The temperature of an ideal hot chocolate must be hot, but not scalding. It may seem simple, but do not be deceived. In the winter, I instead turn to another hot drink: hot chocolate. Though I have tried many times over the years to enjoy the beverage, I still can not taste it without gagging. I have never been an avid coffee drinker. Ben and Jerry’s hot chocolate set against Church St.
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