When it comes to the best store-bought hot cocoa, our food pros were unanimous in their choice: Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Mix. Praised for its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, this mix stood ...

For the best of both worlds—cafe flavor but in your PJs—our Test Kitchen recommends Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix.

But you’ll want to choose your hot cocoa mix wisely after a Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of lead in some popular hot chocolate brands. But CR has some tips on how we ...