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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. Well the secret is… there is no secret. Just the best quality Fairtrade ingredients. If you start off with the best ingredients, you simply can’t go wrong. And don’t worry, we’ve taste-tested our hot chocolate many, many times, just to be sure. For some reason we weren’t short of volunteers for this job. The panelists rated the taste, mouthfeel, aroma and appearance of each product, and told us what they liked and disliked about each one.

This 70% cocoa Fairtrade hot chocolate made a great first impression on our tasters with its punchy chocolatey smell. This also came through in the taste, though almost half of them found the chocolate flavour too strong and not sweet enough. There were other issues, too – as well as an underwhelming appearance and aroma, the majority of the panel found this drink wasn't sweet or creamy enough for their taste. Clipper products are made with pure ingredients and a clear conscience. We use only the highest-quality sources, add nothing artificial and strive to improve the welfare of the workers. No wonder Clipper tastes so good.

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. 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 . The priciest of the bunch, Hotel Chocolat's luxury offering has the joint-highest cocoa content (70%) of all the solid hot chocolates we tested, and it's also vegan-friendly. 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.Kokoa Collection's chocolate, which is suitable for vegans, contains the most sugar of all the solid hot chocolates in our test. Of all the solid hot chocolates we tested, this one contains the least calories, fat and sugar, so it's a good option if you're wanting to curb the Christmas excess. Our rich and luxurious instant hot chocolate is easy to prepare by simply adding hot water. It’s perfect for cosying up with on a cold day and ready in next to no time. With hundreds of Fairtrade, Organic and sustainable products to choose from, we're your one stop shop for everything from sugars and coffee biscuits to descaling tablets and cleaning cloths!

This unique mix by NOMU is sugar-free, low-GI, and suitable for those on a keto diet, as it only contains20 calories per serving. It’s also super concentrated - only one spoonful of powder is needed to make yourself a tasty drink! So, it’s up to you; which of these options is the perfect hot chocolate? Are you a traditionalist or do you like to experiment in the hot choc department? Twinings stood out from the rest, and is relatively widely available, while Clipper proved a good second choice: Best Buy: Twinings Swiss Hot Chocolate - 78%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. Nothing beats cosying up under a blanket with a steaming mug of hot chocolate when the weather outside is freezing. Luxurious, rich and smooth, Clipper's hot chocolates are truly delectable. Not only that, they’ve got a conscience too – Clipper's hot chocolates are made with Fairtrade cocoa and sugar. 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.

If you're looking for a little bit of luxury, you don't necessarily need to reach for the priciest hot-chocolate brand. Our taste test revealed two clear winners – and they weren't the most expensive or well-known options. Clipper products are made with pure ingredients and a clear conscience. We use only the highest-quality sources, add nothing artificial and strive to improve the welfare of the workers. No wonder Clipper tastes so goodBest Value Christmas Food - see which mince pies, sparkling wines and more came top for taste and value in our 2022 tests This instant powder by Options has a yummy mint flavour and works out at just 39 calories per serving! So it’s a great solution for those who are dieting but craving chocolate too. 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. Heat, but don't boil, your milk. Even if you're using hot water to melt the chocolate nibs or dissolve your chocolate powder, topping up with fridge-cold milk isn't a great idea if you want a creamy texture. Just keep a close eye on your stove or microwave as you don't want it to boil over.