Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets vs Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets
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Quick verdict
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets is cheaper to start ($5 vs $6).
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 Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa if…
You’re a semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers. Semisweet and refined rather than sugary, with a slight mocha character and a smooth mouthfeel.
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| Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets | Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Flavor | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 3.8/5 | 4/5 |
| Value | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Ease | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $5 | $6 |
| Size | 6 tablets (about 19 oz) | 6 packets |
| Cost per unit | about 25¢ per oz | about $1 per packet |
| Type | Mexican chocolate | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Cinnamon-spiced | Semisweet |
| Make with | Melt into hot milk | With milk |
| Best for | Mexican hot chocolate and champurrado | A semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers |
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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Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa: pros & cons
- Smooth and not too sweet
- Good value for the quality
- Could be more aromatic
- Availability varies by store