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- Ibarra Brand
- 18.6 oz.
- Product of Mexico
Product Description
Ibarra sweet chocolate laced with cinnamon and covered in coarse sugar. A Novamex product. MEXICAN CHOCOLATE Serve your Mexican Chocolate with churros! INGREDIENTS 3.3 oz tablet of Mexican chocolate 2-1/2 cups milk 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS To make Mexican hot chocolate, break tablet of Mexican chocolate into pieces and bring it to a simmer with milk. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and well-combined. Mexican chocolate is traditionally… More >>
Ibarra Mexican Chocolate, 18.6 oz
November 11, 2009 at 12:30 am
After reading the reviews, I was syked to receive my order of Ibarra chocolate. I love hot chocolate, and look forward to trying new flavors and brands. I’ve never had “Mexican Chocolate”, so maybe this is what it is supposed to be like, but I didn’t like it at all. It was hard as a rock, tasteless, and messy. I followed the instructions of boiling some milk, chopping the chocolate in my blender, and mixing it together. It came out foamy, like one reviewer described, but I was surprised to find it tasteless and flat!! I ended up adding 4 T. of my standard coco mix just so I could finish the drink. This was not at all what I expected, so if any of those three reviewers are looking for an open package, you can purchase mine! In one word: YUCK!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
November 11, 2009 at 1:10 am
I always have a container of Ibarra in my pantry; I’ve enjoyed this product for many years. It puts regular hot chocolate to shame, and introduces a lovely layer of flavors into otherwise plain hot chocolate. I love it!
Rating: 5 / 5
November 11, 2009 at 3:27 am
I just wanted to correct what some of the other reviews are saying:
A. It’s not an “acquired” taste, that kids will probably not like:
I grew up with Ibarra, it was a once in a blue moon treat. I loved it as a kid and preferred it to Swiss Miss or Nestle or any other hot chocolate.
B. Although I’m sure you can make Ibarra hot chocolate with a blender I have never once seen someone make it like that. It’s really simple:
Take two wedges and melt them in a cup or so of milk (any kind) or water and just whisk it or use a wooden spoon.
Ibarra is may favorite hot chocolate. I’ve introduced others to it and they’ve never had a bad thing to say!
Rating: 5 / 5
November 11, 2009 at 5:06 am
Love the package and the individually wrapped “cakes”. Very visually appealing-would make a great gift.
Please don’t get turned off by hearing that you must chop or blend the cakes of chocolate before mixing in the milk then mix it all in a blender. Sure, you can do that and I’m sure the froth is wonderful however, give my method a try. It’s super simple, I promise.
First get a LARGE mug and fill with milk OR water. Nuke in the microwave for a minute or two. Place the entire chocolate “cake” slowly into the cup so it drops to the bottom. Let sit for a minute then with your spoon gently stir it around. The chocolate melts very quickly and easily. Now enjoy! The package does not say to use the whole cake but with a large cappucino mug, it was the perfect amount.
As for the reviewer who thought kids may not like it, I have to share that my 5 and 8 yr olds loved it!
One last thing, I bought mine (same size) at the regular grocery store for less than $4.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 11, 2009 at 6:38 am
If you’ve never had Mexican hot chocolate, you are in for a real treat. This is also addictive to eat alone, although the sugar makes it grainy.
To go along with your cup of Mexican hot chocolate, get the movie `Chocolat’ with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche. Watch for something special that Vianne adds to her hot chocolate that she learned from her Mexican mother and watch her customers’ reactions!
Rating: 5 / 5