With National Hot Chocolate Day fast approaching, there's no better time to elevate your hot chocolate game by using that espresso machine sitting on your counter. While most people think these ...

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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.