Published: Oct 13th, 2008
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Verdict: Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

COMMENTS: 363312 Comments2008-10-13+21%3A56%3A00FB+%40+FabulouslyBroke.com

So I tried that Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate concoction (hey, this week seems to be all about trying sweet, new things…)

Anyway, my verdict is a 5 out of 10. Total MEH.

It was a bit too chocolate-y (which was the issue with their Chantico a while back), with 4 chocolate mixtures in the actual drink.

The best part about it was the whipped cream, drizzled with caramel and then that salt thrown on top of it.

Caramel + Salt = AWESOME (which is why it got 4 extra stars)

But in the end, it`s a bit too rich and kind of not sweet enough or creamy enough. Not my cup of hot chocolate, really.

However, now I`m lemming after caramel + salt. I`m going to salt sweet things from now on to see what flavour profiles burst out on my tongue…

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363312 Responses2008-10-13+21%3A56%3A00FB+%40+FabulouslyBroke.com to “Verdict: Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate”

Starlet aka Minutestar
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 7:08 PM:

i LOVE their chantico! especially when it’s super cold..*salivating* too bad, I’m the only one who likes it..huhu
enc
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 7:33 PM:

I’ve never tried either, and I think I’ll just stick with my Misto for now, if the salted caramel drink isn’t working for you.
Canadian Saver
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 8:07 PM:

Thanks for the review! This is the type of drink I’d try too. I find most of their drinks too sweet, especially the last 2-3 sips.
dj_lissamonét
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 8:36 PM:

i agree…the only thing good was the gosh darn whipped cream =]

~lissa
La Belette Rouge
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 9:06 PM:

It sounds so strange that I have to try it for myself!;-)
Anny
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 9:47 PM:

Now I’m curious about it. I love salty/sweet combos and hot chocolate…now where can I find a Starbucks? *jk*
marisol
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 10:37 PM:

I liked it. I just wished it was a bit hotter. I read somewhere that people have been adding a shot of espresso. I may do that next time.
Angela
on Oct 13th, 2008
@ 10:53 PM:

I miss the chantico! SO DELICIOUS! Like a melted Hershey bar! I don’t understand why they don’t make it anymore.
stackingpennies
on Oct 14th, 2008
@ 1:45 AM:

There was a big fuss in the NYT about making chocolate chip cookies with sea salt:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/dining/091crex.html

Seemed like a lot of work, but… Yum.
Mama Bear
on Oct 14th, 2008
@ 1:57 AM:

I’m thinking I need to try me some salty + sweet…it’s all the rage lately. Here’s a recipe for crispy salted oatmeal white chocolate cookies that have been lingering in my bookmarks:

http://everybodylikessandwiches.blogspot.com/2008/10/oh-sweet-jebus-crispy-salted-oatmeal.html
kokostiletto
on Oct 14th, 2008
@ 2:44 AM:

mmm this sounds delish to me! and i loved their chantico – but i have a very very sweet tooth! i love strbucks seasonal drinks!
Living Almost Large
on Oct 14th, 2008
@ 11:43 AM:

Would it be bad if I said it looks gross? Salty sweet? yuck.

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