do national hot chocolate day right
we taste tested the most delicious hot cocoas
This Friday we were not only blessed with an onslaught of musical magic from Beyonce, but also with National Hot Chocolate Day, the distant cousin of our favorite holiday, National Chocolate Day.
How'd we celebrate? Oh just by OD-ing on the most delicious hot chocolate brands in America, from Godiva to Theo to Brooklyn-based The Chocolate Room. So if you're a spicy chocolate mood, or totally down for some mellow dark chocolate, we've got you covered. See all the best ones in our gallery and enjoy!
THE BRAND: Godiva Hot Chocolate Mix
THE REVIEW: It tastes like a melted Godiva chocolate: super rich and really good. -- Liza Darwin, Senior Web Editor
THE BRAND: Cherry's Hot Chocolate with Marshmellows
THE REVIEW: It's like your basic hot chocolate, but with fancy marshmallows. -- Rebecca Willa Davis, Executive Web Editor
THE BRAND: Cacao Premium Drinking Chocolate
THE REVIEW: It tastes like super-thick, melted dark chocolate. I'm really in to bitter chocolates, and this one is de-lish! -- Steff Yotka, Associate Web Editor
THE BRAND: Theo Chiptole Spice Hot Chocolate
THE REVIEW: It wasn't super spicy, but it's good if you're not a huge fan of spices, but don't want something too sweet. -- LD
THE BRAND: The Chocolate Room Dark Hot Chocolate
THE REVIEW: If you're not a sweet tooth, you would like this one. It's really rich and not too sugary. -- RWD
THE BRAND: Chuao Spicy Maya Hot Chocolate
THE REVIEW: It tastes like molé sauce. -- Jackie
THE BRAND: Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate
THE REVIEW: It's the best one. -- Josh Madden, Men's