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Who makes the best hot chocolate? I tested Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat, Greggs and more
Costa’s drink scored 9/10, while Greggs finished last at 1/10 in the reviewer’s one-day comparison of five high-street chains.
Costa Coffee topped a recent high-street taste test with a 9/10 rating, outperforming Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, Caffe Nero, and Greggs in a comparison of five major chains' classic hot chocolate offerings.
Seeking the ultimate cozy beverage, the reviewer sampled classic hot chocolate versions from each chain and discovered significant quality variations across different high-street brands.
Costa Coffee earned a 9/10 rating for its tasty drink, while Hotel Chocolat followed with 7.5/10 for its regular hot chocolate priced at £4.60 after a 20% discount.
Starbucks secured a 7/10 rating with a solid but basic flavor profile, followed by Caffe Nero at 6/10, while Greggs finished last with 1/10 due to lacking real flavor.
Prices ranged from £2.30 at Greggs to £4.60 at Hotel Chocolat, illustrating that higher cost does not guarantee superior flavor in the competitive high-street hot chocolate market.