To find the best store-bought hot cocoa, I tried prepackaged powders from five different brands. I bought standard mixes from Ghirardelli, Hershey's, Land O'Lakes, Publix, and Swiss Miss.

All cocoa powders come from cocoa beans, but the difference lies in how they’re processed. Cocoa powder can range from light tan to jet black with varying pH levels that affect how it interacts with ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- ‘Tis the season for a steaming cup of hot cocoa! The popular beverage is a hit with red-cheeked children fresh from playing in the snow and adults after engaging in winter ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With the coldest stretch of air this winter coming Valentine’s Day weekend, few of us will want to leave our homes. Why not make some hot cocoa and cuddle up with the one you love ...

Possible health benefits of cocoa powder include decreased inflammation, improved heart and brain health, and blood sugar and weight management. People make cocoa powder by crushing cocoa beans and ...

Research shows that sipping a mug of flavanol-rich hot chocolate may help protect your blood vessels and boost circulation, ...

Cocoa was first cultivated in ancient South America. During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish Conquistadors introduced it to Europe. In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the mass ...