Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets vs Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets
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Quick verdict
Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets is cheaper to start ($5 vs $7).
Choose Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets if…
You’re mexican hot chocolate and champurrado. Sweet, cinnamon-spiced chocolate tablets made for whisking into hot milk. The classic base for Mexican hot chocolate.
Check priceChoose Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix if…
You’re big households on a budget. Light and milky, and the cheapest per cup in a big canister. Fine for a crowd, but thin and very sweet.
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| Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets | Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Flavor | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 3.8/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Ease | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $5 | $7 |
| Size | 6 tablets (about 19 oz) | 27.7 oz canister |
| Cost per unit | about 25¢ per oz | about 25¢ per oz |
| Type | Mexican chocolate | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Cinnamon-spiced | Milk chocolate |
| Make with | Melt into hot milk | Water or milk |
| Best for | Mexican hot chocolate and champurrado | Big households on a budget |
Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets: pros & cons
- Authentic cinnamon flavor
- Inexpensive
- One tablet makes about 4 cups
- Slightly grainy texture (that’s traditional)
- Very sweet
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Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix: pros & cons
- Lowest cost per cup
- Big canister for crowds
- Thin
- Saccharine aftertaste
Read the full Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix review