Happy Belly Hot Cocoa Pods, Milk Chocolate, 24 Count

This is my second order for these hot chocolate K-Cups. I consider them a winner, especially compared to other “name brands”. Good chocolate flavor and makes a good cup of cocoa-provided you reduced the amount of recommended water. However, for a great cup here’s my recipe: Any cocoa drink made with 8 ounces of water is going to taste watery. I learned long ago to ignore instant cocoa instructions and experiment with less water. My coffee maker there has an espresso setting that limits the amount of water-the 2-cups setting dispenses 3-4 oz. At this setting, these pods taste really good but are still a bit thin. To remedy that and make the best instant cocoa ever, I drop in a square of quality milk chocolate (like Cadbury's or Aldi’s Choceur) plus a dash of cream (for texture and that buttercream taste that makes you think it’s real milk). Microwave to your preferred drinking temp and blend it all together. Optionally, top it off with whipped cream. This recipe really helps, particularly if your coffee maker won’t accommodate smaller cups. Enjoy

I was truly surprised at how good these cocoa pods really are. I have looked at them for two years and not purchased because I thought the packets were better. However, I am seriously going to purchase the pods again and again because I can make a large mug and it’s not watery and, in fact, is just right in body and sweetness. Highly recommended.

Far better than name brands. My family really enjoys it.

I got these because the reviews were good, but I did not find them to be as tasty as other brands.

Bear hot chocolate I have had made with water rather than milk.

I bought a couple of times. Has a great flavor. I enjoy hot chocolate all year, not just in winter.

Sorry Amazon, this one is kinda a miss. I appreciate that it's cheaper than name brand hot cocoas, but it tastes that way, too. Swiss Miss k-cups are about 150% better-tasting.The convenience of K-cups is great but it seems like hot cocoa is still best made in the old-school way: powder and water... or better yet: chocolate-bar and milk.

Very handy