Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa vs Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows)
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa
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Quick verdict
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) is cheaper to start ($3 vs $6).
Choose 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.
Check priceChoose Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) if…
You’re kids, nostalgia and the lowest price per cup. Sweet, nostalgic and cheap, with a generous layer of mini marshmallows. Not rich, but it’s what many people grew up on, and kids love it.
Check priceSide by side
| Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa | Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Flavor | 4.4/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Richness & body | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Value | 4.5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Ease | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Typical price | $6 | $3 |
| Size | 6 packets | 6-8 packets |
| Cost per unit | about $1 per packet | about 40-50¢ per packet |
| Type | Hot cocoa mix | Hot cocoa mix |
| Style | Semisweet | Milk chocolate |
| Make with | With milk | Water or milk |
| Best for | A semisweet, mocha-leaning cup for coffee lovers | Kids, nostalgia and the lowest price per cup |
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
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate (with Marshmallows): pros & cons
- Very cheap
- Lots of marshmallows
- Works with water
- More sweet than chocolatey
- Thin
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