Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix vs Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Nestlé Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot CocoaWe may earn a commission when you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. How we make money.
Quick verdict
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa is cheaper to start ($6 vs $7).
Choose 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.
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 Rich Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix | Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Flavor | 3.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Richness & body | 2.9/5 | 4/5 |
| Value | 4.9/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Ease | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Typical price | $7 | $6 |
| Size | 27.7 oz canister | 6 packets |
| Cost per unit | about 25¢ per oz | about $1 per packet |
| Type | Hot cocoa mix | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Milk chocolate | Semisweet |
| Make with | Water or milk | With milk |
| Best for | Big households on a budget | A semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers |
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
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