Sweet Spot Hot Cocoa

Sweet Spot Hot Cocoa from Goodnow Farms is a sweeter version of their House Blend, made from fresh pressed single origin cacao powder and organic cane sugar. The cacao comes from beans sourced in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico, then balanced with extra sugar for a rich, indulgent cup. The cocoa is unalkalized, so the natural bean flavor and flavanols stay intact.

At a glance

• Sweetened single origin hot cocoa mix
• Cacao blend from Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico
• Ingredients: fresh pressed cacao powder, organic cane sugar
• Unalkalized (no potassium carbonate wash)
• Higher sugar content than the standard House Blend
• Made in small batches from beans pressed in house
• Vendor: Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Best for

• Sweet tooth sippers who prefer a dessert style cocoa
• Family hot chocolate nights and after school treats
• Cozy gifts for the holiday season
• Stocking stuffers and host gifts
• Pairing with marshmallows or whipped cream
• Anyone new to craft hot cocoa who wants an approachable cup

How to serve

Whisk the mix into hot milk or water and stir vigorously, since unalkalized cocoa needs a little extra agitation to dissolve. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a dash of cinnamon. Savor it slowly while the flavanols do their work.

Flavor profile

Rich, fudgy, and noticeably sweet, with the full bodied chocolate character of single origin cacao pressed in house. The added organic cane sugar pushes the cup toward dessert territory while keeping the bean forward flavor of Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico beans on full display.

About Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Goodnow Farms is one of only a few American chocolate makers who press their own cocoa butter. That hands on process lets them craft hot cocoa mixes from scratch in their own kitchen using the same premium single origin beans that go into their bars.

Made by Goodnow Farms Chocolate, based in Sudbury, Massachusetts.