Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets vs Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa
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Quick verdict
Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa is cheaper to start ($4 vs $5).
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 Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa if…
You’re a short, simple ingredient list at a budget price. A cleaner-label version of the classic with no artificial preservatives. Silky flavor, though a bit thin.
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| Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate Tablets | Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Flavor | 4.2/5 | 4/5 |
| Richness & body | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Ease | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $5 | $4 |
| Size | 6 tablets (about 19 oz) | 8 packets |
| Cost per unit | about 25¢ per oz | about 50¢ per packet |
| Type | Mexican chocolate | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Cinnamon-spiced | Milk chocolate |
| Make with | Melt into hot milk | With milk |
| Best for | Mexican hot chocolate and champurrado | A short, simple ingredient list at a budget price |
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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Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa: pros & cons
- Simple ingredients
- Inexpensive
- Good aroma
- Somewhat thin
- Still sweet