We ran two hot-chocolate tests: one on hot chocolates made of solid chocolate flakes, such as Hotel Chocolat, Charbonnel & Walker and Cupsmith; and another of premium hot-chocolate powders, including brands such as Twinings and Lindt, as well as supermarket rivals.

Best Value Christmas Food - see which mince pies, sparkling wines and more came top for taste and value in our 2022 tests If you’re avoiding moo-milk, our hot chocolates can be made with dairy alternatives for a dairy-free delight. If you’re dodging the dairy, we recommend coconut milk for a tropical spin on your evening indulgence. Play around with toppings and flavours. Adding ginger or mint syrup will make your hot chocolate feel festive, as will garnishing with marshmallows, whipped cream or extra chocolate shavings on top. You can also sprinkle chocolate powder – or spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon – on top for a warming edge.Rich, smooth and utterly delectable, Clipper’s seriously velvety instant hot chocolate comes from the world’s largest Fairtrade tea brand, made by people who’ve been caring for people and planet since 1994. That’s why it uses only the finest ethically sourced Fairtrade cocoa and sugar to give farmers a fair deal while bringing you a spot of luxury. The panelists rated the taste, mouthfeel, aroma and appearance of each product, and told us what they liked and disliked about each one.

Cupsmith's hot chocolate was the lowest scorer in our taste test. Despite having one of the highest cocoa solid percentages (70%) of the solid products in our test, eight in 10 of our tasters found the chocolate flavour too weak. Have you tried our everyday tea yet? We offer a wide range of speciality, fruit & herbal teas, as well as ground & instant coffees Asda Extra Special Fairtrade Indulgent Drinking Chocolate – 63%. Texture, specifically creaminess, was again the major issue for our panel. Though some tasters said they would prefer a sweeter and more chocolatey flavour, it's not bad if you're after the very cheapest. 92p per 100g. Available from Asda . There aren’t many white hot chocolate powders available to buy in the UK, so we just had to include this decadent, gold-adorned tub by Whittard of Chelsea in our list of recommendations! Making the world a fairer place sip by sip. We have been working with Fairtrade since 1994, Clipper are very proud to be the world’s largest Fairtrade tea brand.Making the world a fairer place sip by sip. We have been working with Fairtrade since 1994 and today we are very proud to be the world’s largest Fairtrade tea brand. Although the punchy chocolate hit makes for an appetising aroma, some found the chocolate flavour too strong, so it's best suited to those who prefer a richer, darker hot chocolate. Nearly half the panel also thought it could do with being creamier.