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.

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Choose 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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Side by side

Nestlé Abuelita Mexican Chocolate TabletsSwiss Miss Simply Cocoa
Our rating4.3/54.3/5
Flavor4.2/54/5
Richness & body3.8/53.4/5
Value4.8/54.8/5
Ease4.3/54.8/5
Typical price$5$4
Size6 tablets (about 19 oz)8 packets
Cost per unitabout 25¢ per ozabout 50¢ per packet
TypeMexican chocolateHot cocoa mix
StyleCinnamon-spicedMilk chocolate
Make withMelt into hot milkWith milk
Best forMexican hot chocolate and champurradoA 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

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