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Last updated: 23 December 2022
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We blind taste test and compare 19 supermarket hot chocolate products, from brands including Avalanche, Cadbury, Jarrah and Lindt to find the best.

  • Discover the top-rated hot chocolates by CHOICE taste testers.
  • Sort by price, percentage of cocoa, brand and more.
  • Find out what makes the best hot chocolate with tips on gluten-free options and a DIY recipe.

We’ve also partnered with Shop Ethical on this review to show the ratings the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company (not product).

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Image of Coles Hot Chocolate
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Recommended

Coles Hot Chocolate

400g pack size

Price per 100g 0.75
Price per serving when prepared 0.35
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1610
Shop Ethical rating F
$3
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Recommended

Nestle Aero Hot Choc

185g pack size

Price per 100g 3.41
Price per serving when prepared 0.89
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1560
Shop Ethical rating F
$6.3
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Cadbury Instant Hot Choc Blend

150g pack size

Price per 100g 3.33
Price per serving when prepared 0.83
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1832
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Aldi Dairy Fine Drinking Chocolate

400g pack size

Price per 100g 0.75
Price per serving when prepared 0.37
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1690
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.99
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67

Nestle Milo

460g pack size

Price per 100g 1.52
Price per serving when prepared 0.56
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1610
Shop Ethical rating F
$7
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Woolworths Classic Hot Chocolate

200g pack size

Price per 100g 1.63
Price per serving when prepared 0.33
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1415
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.25
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Avalanche Sugar Free Drinking Chocolate

200g pack size

Price per 100g 2.4
Price per serving when prepared 0.56
Energy per 100g (kJ) 267
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$4.8
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Coles Hot Chocolate (sachets)

200g pack size

Price per 100g 1.63
Price per serving when prepared 0.33
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1720
Shop Ethical rating F
$3.25
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Lindt Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate Flakes

210g pack size

Price per 100g 3.57
Price per serving when prepared 1.39
Energy per 100g (kJ) 2420
Shop Ethical rating F
$7.5
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61

Nestle Nesquik Chocolate

500g pack size

Price per 100g 1.1
Price per serving when prepared 0.38
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1730
Shop Ethical rating F
$5.5
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Avalanche 99% Sugar Free Drinking Chocolate

200g pack size

Price per 100g 2.75
Price per serving when prepared 0.55
Energy per 100g (kJ) 740
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$5.5
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Jarrah Hot Choc

285g pack size

Price per 100g 2.46
Price per serving when prepared 0.29
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1687
Shop Ethical rating F
$7
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Weight Watchers Drinking Chocolate

150g pack size

Price per 100g 4.26
Price per serving when prepared 0.43
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1340
Shop Ethical rating F
$6.39
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Vittoria Original Chocochino Drinking Chocolate

375g pack size

Price per 100g 1.31
Price per serving when prepared 0.55
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1590
Shop Ethical rating B
$4.9
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Coles Fairtrade Organic Drinking Chocolate

225g pack size

Price per 100g 1.78
Price per serving when prepared 0.5
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1610
Shop Ethical rating F
$4
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Nomad Drinking Chocolate

200g pack size

Price per 100g 5
Price per serving when prepared 1.23
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1540
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$10
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Jarrah Classic Hot Choc

115g pack size

Price per 100g 4.35
Price per serving when prepared 0.5
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1704
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Cadbury Drinking Chocolate

450g pack size

Price per 100g 1.11
Price per serving when prepared 0.42
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1630
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Woolworths Instant Drinking Chocolate Powder

400g pack size

Price per 100g 0.75
Price per serving when prepared 0.37
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1600
Shop Ethical rating D
$3
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Rachel Clemons

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.