Several mugfuls later, our team found four brands—many of which you may not have expected—that deserve the title of Test Kitchen-Preferred. Best Overall Hot Chocolate Mix Land O Lakes Chocolate Supreme Cocoa Mix As soon as the temperatures dropped, our Test Kitchen squad was ready to search for the best hot chocolate mix to warm up on cold days. For this delicious taste test, our experts wrangled up all of the most popular cocoa brands and put them in a head-to-head test. The brands were kept a secret while our pros sipped and judged each according to these categories.

This mix lived up to its name; mugs of this hot cocoa were supremely chocolaty. Landing somewhere between sweet milk chocolate and bold dark chocolate, Land O Lakes made a mix to please chocolate fanatics of all kinds. Mugs of this cocoa are sweet—exactly what you expect and want from milk chocolate—and incredibly creamy. The texture of the chocolate and the milk together with this mix created a pairing our testers couldn’t resist. This hot chocolate mix needed no doctoring up with extra whipped cream or marshmallows. Land O Lakes is so much more than butter and cream, though the brand does make one of our Test Kitchen’s favorite butters. It turns out that the brand also makes a dynamite hot chocolate: Land O Lakes Chocolate Supreme Cocoa Mix. Chocolate flavor: The quality of cocoa is key in hot chocolate. Our team enjoys both milk and dark chocolate—if they are of a certain caliber. Overly sweet or bland hot chocolates just aren’t satisfying.This tablet is made with the same high-quality chocolate as the Godiva Hot Chocolate Drink but is designed for multiple servings. While a cup of cocoa on its own can be a great treat, there are lots of ways to take this cozy beverage to the next level. Creative cocoa mix-ins, like baking spices, peppermint and dulce de leche all add even more flavor to this rich treat. We may think of hot cocoa as more of a kids’ drink, especially when loaded up with mini marshmallows, but hot chocolate can be a sophisticated sip for a more mature crowd. Less sugar and more dark chocolate flavor is a winning combo for adults, and you’ll find it with Williams-Sonoma Classic Hot Chocolate, Must-Read: Discover the Best Dark Chocolate for Smoothies and Elevate Your Blends to a Whole New Level Lindt Hot Chocolate

Coffee's luxurious taste and warm, nutty aroma make the beverage a natural partner for fine Belgian chocolate. Our Caramel Coffee is bold and sweet with hints of brown sugar. For a milder taste, enjoy our Hazelnut Creme Ground Coffee's toasty earthiness. Chocolate Truffle Ground Coffee is so smooth and velvety it resembles fresh chocolate melting in your mouth with a mocha aftertaste. Coffee and Hot Chocolate Stay warm with your choice of Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa and Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa. Our milk chocolate beverage is rich and creamy and lightly sweet. If you prefer more subtle flavors, our dark chocolate is sharp, complex and a little earthy like freshly brewed gourmet coffee. Hot chocolate makes a delicious base for more decadent recipes, such as mint hot chocolate with candy cane whipped cream. Coffee & Cocoa

The Best Hot Chocolate Mix, at a Glance

However, not all hot chocolates are created equal, and some may be better than others for helping you sleep.