Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa vs Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa
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Quick verdict
Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa is cheaper to start ($4 vs $18.50).
Choose Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa if…
You’re the richest dark-chocolate cup from a tin. Velvety and deeply chocolatey without being too sweet: the mix that tastes closest to melted dark chocolate. It’s pricey and often sells out in winter.
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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| Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa | Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Flavor | 4.8/5 | 4/5 |
| Richness & body | 4.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value | 3.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Ease | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $18.50 | $4 |
| Size | 14.5 oz tin | 8 packets |
| Cost per unit | about $1.30 per oz | about 50¢ per packet |
| Type | Hot cocoa mix | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Dark | Milk chocolate |
| Make with | With milk | With milk |
| Best for | The richest dark-chocolate cup from a tin | A short, simple ingredient list at a budget price |
Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa: pros & cons
- Rich dark chocolate flavor
- Smooth, not grainy
- Nice gift tin
- Expensive per cup
- Often out of stock in winter
- Best made with milk, not water
Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa: pros & cons
- Simple ingredients
- Inexpensive
- Good aroma
- Somewhat thin
- Still sweet